Health Alert: Sleep Apnea Associated with Higher Cancer Rates. An analysis of data concerning more than 3 million hospitalized patients found that obstructive sleep apnea was associated with a 40% higher risk of cancer over a five-year timeframe. The researchers speculate that chronic low oxygen levels during sleep may influence inflammation, metabolism, and immune function, potentially creating conditions in the body that allow cancerous cells to grow more easily. BMC Pulmonary Medicine, May 2026 Diet: Dried Fruit and Cheese Intake Linked to Lower Stroke Risk. New research suggests that dried fruit and cheese intake were associated with a 50% and 27% lower risk of stroke, respectively. Researchers speculate that compounds in these foods may influence inflammation, circulation, and metabolic health in ways that support brain and blood vessel health. Medicine (Baltimore), May 2026 Exercise: Daily Walks May Help Seniors Live Longer. A systematic review and meta-analysis involving 46 studies and more than 367,000 older adults found that higher daily step counts were associated with a lower risk of early death, with each additional 1,000 steps per day linked to an approximately 13% reduction in risk. American Journal of Health Promotion, May 2026 Chiropractic: Hands-On Care Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain. Chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP) refers to persistent low back pain without a clearly identifiable structural cause or underlying pathology. An umbrella review of 21 systematic reviews found that manual therapy techniques—including spinal manipulation, soft-tissue therapy, myofascial therapy, massage, and neuromobilization techniques—were effective for reducing pain and disability in CNLBP patients by improving joint mobility, reducing muscle tension, and influencing painprocessing pathways. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, March 2026 Mental Attitude: Self-Injury Affects 1 in 16 Teens. Questionnaires completed by nearly 36,000 adolescents revealed that 6.2% engaged in non-suicidal self-injury during the previous 30 days, with depression and a history of bullying both associated with a greater risk. Mental health experts often view self-injury as a serious indicator of psychological distress because it is associated with a higher risk of future self-harm and other destructive behaviors. Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health, May 2026 Wellness/Prevention: Simple Physical Measurements May Help Assess Risk for Type 2 Diabetes. Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers found that adults with both high waist circumference (strongly associated with metabolic dysfunction) and low grip strength (linked to reduced physical function) had nearly an eightfold higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to individuals with low waist circumference and high grip strength. The study suggests that combining these simple measurements may improve diabetes risk assessment and help identify individuals at elevated metabolic risk. BMC Medicine, May 2026 Quote: “Jealousy… is a mental cancer.” ~ B. C. Forbes

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