Health Alert: Some HRT Pills Pose Cardiovascular Risks. New research suggests that women taking
hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications such as estrogen or progestin have a 21% elevated risk for
heart disease and a 61% increased risk for stroke. Additionally, postmenopausal women taking tibolone have a
46% greater risk for heart disease, and their risk for serious cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke is
nearly doubled. The findings suggest that a woman’s cardiovascular profile should be taken into consideration
when evaluating the use of HRT to help manage postmenopausal health. BMJ, November 2024
Diet: Meal Planning Can Reduce Processed Food Consumption. Adults who participated in weekly group
classes focused on meal planning and healthier eating reduced their consumption of ultra-processed foods by
half, lowering their calorie intake by an average of 612 calories a day.
Obesity Science & Practice, December 2024
Exercise: People Do Walk More in Walkable Neighborhoods. A walkable neighborhood is a community
designed with safe, accessible pathways and nearby amenities such as shops, parks, and schools, allowing
residents to comfortably meet daily needs on foot. An analysis of data concerning nearly 11,000 twins revealed
that residents in walkable neighborhoods may walk an additional 19 minutes a week when compared to
counterparts in less pedestrian-friendly areas. American Journal of Epidemiology, October 2024
Chiropractic: Fitness Can Reduce Chronic Low Back Pain Risk. Following an analysis of two decades of
data from the National Health Interview Survey, researchers report that engaging in at least 65 minutes of
aerobic exercise and performing resistance training two or more times a week can significantly reduce the risk
for chronic low back pain. The benefits of exercise in reducing the risk for chronic low back pain appear to peak
at 300 minutes of aerobic exercise and five strength training sessions a week. Spine Journal, December 2024
Mental Attitude: Factors That Effect How Pain Is Experienced. Current research suggests that anxiety,
stress, and inflammation can lower an individual’s pain threshold, or the point at which a stimulus like heat or
pressure becomes painful. On the other hand, relaxation techniques can increase a person’s pain threshold.
The Conversation, December 2024
Wellness/Prevention: AI May Improve Breast Cancer Screening. Researchers have developed an artificial
intelligence (AI) agent capable of identifying early malignancies that may be missed by radiologists. With
further refinement, AI-assisted mammography readings may lead to earlier breast cancer diagnoses and
treatment, leading to better patient outcomes. Trends in Cancer, December 2024
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