Health Alert: Half a Billion Women Under 50 Will Have Musculoskeletal Pain by 2050! An analysis of Global
Burden of Disease data found that the number of women under age 50 affected by musculoskeletal disorders—
including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, low back pain, neck pain, and gout—increased from about 245 million
in 1990 to roughly 401 million in 2021. If current trends continue, the authors estimate that approximately half a
billion women under 50 will be living with musculoskeletal disorders by 2050. Scientific Reports, October 2025
Diet: Why Magnesium Matters… Magnesium is a mineral that supports muscle and nerve function, energy
production, and cardiac health. When levels are low, an individual may experience symptoms such as muscle cramps
and twitching, fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, anxiety or irritability, constipation, numbness or tingling, heart
palpitations, and difficulty concentrating. For most people, supplementation isn’t necessary, as adequate magnesium
can be obtained through a diet rich in nuts, whole grains, seafood, meat, legumes, and leafy greens.
The Conversation, October 2025
Exercise: Physical Activity’s Influence on Brain Health. New research suggests that higher physical fitness levels
are associated with stronger excitatory and inhibitory activity in the brain’s motor cortex—functions that play key
roles in learning and development. On the other hand, passive sedentary time, such as doom-scrolling or watching
videos, appears to have the opposite effect on cortical function. Neuroscience, September 2025
Chiropractic: Incorrect Beliefs About Low Back Pain Can Impede Recovery. Central sensitization is a state
where the nervous system becomes overly reactive, causing the body to amplify pain signals and feel pain more
easily than it should, which can hinder recovery from low back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders. In a sample
of 119 chronic low back pain patients, questionnaires revealed that beliefs inconsistent with current evidence—such
as believing back pain means permanent damage, will inevitably worsen, makes movement unsafe, requires rest, or
leaves little chance of recovery—were associated with higher central sensitization scores, underscoring the
importance of patient education as part of a multimodal treatment approach. Physiotherapy, May 2025
Mental Attitude: Seniors Benefit from Helping Others. According to a recent study, helping friends with small
tasks, like running errands or providing rides to a doctor appointment, can help older adults feel happier and find
purpose. Research on Aging, October 2025
Wellness/Prevention: New Vision Test for Toddlers. University of Waterloo has developed a simple shapematching
game called the Waterloo Differential Acuity Test that can assess vision in children as young as 18 months
old, which can assist in earlier diagnosis of vision problems such as amblyopia, farsightedness, and astigmatism than
current pediatric vision assessments. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, October 2025
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Health Alert: Neighborhood Design Can Influence Type 2 Diabetes Risk. Researchers from Florida Atlantic
University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine report that children residing in neighborhoods with limited
greenery, poor walkability, easily accessible processed food, and limited access to healthier fare may have an
elevated risk of type 2 diabetes. The findings highlight the influence living spaces can have on public health.
Pediatric Research, October 2025
Diet: Supplement Could Support Long-Term Brain Health. In a recent animal study, researchers observed that a
supplement containing polyphenols, carotenoids, and omega-3 fatty acids helped stave off age-related cognitive
decline in mice. The authors attribute these benefits to improved microbiome health and its downstream effects on
reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which can contribute to neurodegeneration.
Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health, October 2025
Exercise: Just a Little Movement Can Pay Off the Next Day. According to a recent study that included more than
350 young adults, exchanging just 30 minutes of sedentary time with light activity—like walking or doing chores—
is sufficient to produce noticeably improvements in mood and vitality the following day.
Psychology of Sport and Exercise, January 2026
Chiropractic: Low Back Pain Reduces Productivity. Among 411 academic and administrative employees at a
university, researchers found that although only 2.3% missed work because of low back pain, nearly 1 in 5 continued
working while in pain, which can hinder productivity. The authors suggest that workplace wellness initiatives could
help reduce the burden of low back pain among staff and, in turn, decrease presenteeism. Work, August 2025
Mental Attitude: Midlife Stress Linked to Dementia Risk. In a recent narrative review, researchers noted that
stress during midlife is associated with a higher risk of dementia decades later. The findings suggest that stressmanagement
strategies during this critical period may help reduce the risk of serious cognitive decline in older age.
Cureus, October 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Ever Heard of the Mycobiome? Several studies in recent years have underscored the
importance of the microbiome—the community of bacteria that live in the body and support overall health.
However, the body also maintains a potentially beneficial relationship with fungi residing in the gut, skin, lungs,
brain, and other tissues, collectively known as the mycobiome. Research on how to influence mycobiome
composition is ongoing, as imbalances can lead to an overgrowth of species such as Candida, which has been linked
to conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, psoriasis, and vaginal yeast infections.
The Conversation, October 2025
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Health Alert: Sepsis Risk Increases with Type 2 Diabetes. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the
body’s extreme response to an infection causes widespread inflammation leading to organ dysfunction and
potentially death. A study that looked at long-term data concerning more than 7,000 adults revealed that type 2
diabetics have double the risk of sepsis over a ten-year time frame, especially those who smoke, don’t effectively
manage their blood sugar, or have experienced diabetes complications.
European Association for the Study of Diabetes, September 2025
Diet: Keto Diet Benefits University Students with Depression. The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, very lowcarbohydrate
eating plan that shifts the body’s metabolism into a state of ketosis, causing it to burn fat for fuel
instead of carbohydrates. Researchers from Ohio State University report that college students with major depressive
disorder who followed the ketogenic diet for longer than ten weeks experienced a 70% reduction in their depressive
symptoms, as well as significant improvement in well-being, cognitive performance, and metabolic health.
Translational Psychiatry, September 2025
Exercise: How Exercise Suppresses Hunger. Past studies have shown that exercise suppresses appetite, but the
precise mechanism remained a mystery. Now, researchers from Baylor College of Medicine report that when lactate
accumulates in the muscles during intense or prolonged physical activity and subsequently enters the bloodstream,
it’s combined with the amino acid phenylalanine by the enzyme CNDP2 to form a compound called Lac-Phe. This
molecule then travels to the brain, where it directly inhibits hunger-promoting neurons in the hypothalamus, helping
to reduce appetite. Nature Metabolism, September 2025
Chiropractic: Most Dancers Develop Low Back Pain. A survey of 77 recreational and professional dancers
revealed that 64 (~83%) experienced at least one episode of low back pain during the previous year. Interestingly,
dance style did not appear to influence low back pain risk. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, June 2025
Mental Attitude: New Dementia Cases Have More Than Doubled in Last 30 Years! Using data from the Global
Burden of Disease study, researchers report that the annual incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
worldwide increased by 157% between 1990 and 2021. While much of this rise is attributable to the growing and
aging global population, researchers suggest that addressing modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline—such as
high blood sugar, obesity, and smoking—could help slow the global dementia epidemic.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, September 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Low Birthweight Can Have Lifelong Reproductive Health Implications. An analysis of
data from 40,795 middle-aged and older women revealed that having a low birthweight was associated with a shorter
reproductive span (by about eight months), a higher risk of menstrual irregularities, and a greater likelihood of not
having children. Journal of Epidemiology, October 2025
Quote: “Perception is reality.” ~ Steve Young

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information should not be substituted for medical or chiropractic advice. Any and all health care concerns, decisions, and actions
must be done through the advice and counsel of a health care professional who is familiar with your updated medical history.
WEEKLY HEALTH UPDATE
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Health Alert: Microplastic Exposure May Contribute to Alzheimer’s. According to a recent animal study,
exposure to polystyrene microplastics and nanoplastics at levels higher than those observed in humans produced
Alzheimer-like symptoms in mice carrying the APOE4 gene—a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease—after
just three weeks. Notably, the researchers observed sex-specific differences similar to those seen in human patients:
male mice were less cautious and more impulsive when exploring new environments, while females had greater
difficulty remembering objects they had seen before. The findings suggest that environmental toxins may heighten
vulnerability in individuals with genetic risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases.
Environmental Research Communications, August 2025
Diet: Fruit and Veggies Benefit Brain Health. A systematic review of 38 studies found that individuals who eat
more fruits and vegetables have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment compared with those who
consume less produce. Nutrición Hospitalaria, September 2025
Exercise: Active Lifestyle Linked to Lower Risk of Some Cancers. An analysis of data from more than 140,000
middle-aged and older adults found that compared with their inactive peers, men with the highest levels of physical
activity had a lower risk of colon cancer, while physically active women had a lower risk of bladder and endometrial
cancers. Journal of Epidemiology, October 2025
Chiropractic: Risk Factors for Low Back Pain. A study comparing the demographics, lifestyle, posture, and
health behaviors of 64 low back pain patients and 64 age-matched controls found that frequent bending or twisting,
obesity, and less than six hours of sleep per night were each linked to a higher risk of low back pain. The researchers
also found that a higher body mass index was associated with an increased likelihood of low back pain becoming a
chronic condition. Mymensingh Medical Journal, July 2025
Mental Attitude: Heading Soccer Ball Linked to Poorer Brain Health. Brain imaging of 352 amateur soccer
players and 77 athletes from sports without head impacts revealed that frequent heading of the ball was linked to
microstructural changes in the orbitofrontal region—an area involved in memory and thinking—and to lower scores
on cognitive tests. The findings add to growing evidence that repetitive heading in soccer may have harmful effects
on brain health. Neurology, September 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Detecting Which Kids May Be at Highest Risk for Respiratory Disorders. Mayo Clinic
researchers report that young children with recurrent wheezing, allergic conditions, or a family history of asthma are
at increased risk for pneumonia, influenza, and asthma-related hospital visits. The findings may help healthcare
providers identify children at highest risk for severe asthma flare-ups and respiratory infections early on, allowing
for preventive care that could improve long-term outcomes.
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, September 2025
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Health Alert: Radiation from Medical Imaging Scans Linked to Childhood Blood Cancers. Following an
analysis of health records from 3.7 million children, researchers report that cumulative exposure to radiation from
advanced medical imaging—particularly CT scans—was associated with a significantly increased risk of cancers
affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. For example, children who underwent one or two CT scans
had about an 80% higher risk of blood cancer, while those who received three or more scans faced nearly a threefold
increase in risk. Although CT scans are sometimes medically necessary, the authors emphasize that physicians
should use them judiciously and prioritize non-radiation alternatives such as ultrasound or MRI whenever possible.
New England Journal of Medicine, September 2025
Diet: Swap Out Some Meat Servings with Legumes. University of Helsinki researchers note that in a six-week
trial, men who replaced some servings of red and processed meat with legumes such as peas or faba beans
experienced improvements in metabolic and cardiovascular health. European Journal of Nutrition, September 2025
Exercise: Resistance Training May Improve Nerve Health and Slow Aging Process. It’s common for peripheral
nerve function to decline with age, affecting coordination and increasing the risk of falls. A recent study involving
48 adults found that four weeks of resistance training improved nerve conduction velocity, indicating enhanced
communication between nerves and muscles. These findings help explain why lifelong exercisers tend to maintain
better physical performance and brain health into older age compared to their less active peers.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, September 2025
Chiropractic: How Common Is Back Pain Among Adolescents? Using data from the Global Burden of Disease
study, researchers estimate that 38 million teenagers—about 1 in 33 teens worldwide—experience a new case of low
back pain each year and at any given point in the year, 19 million have the condition.
Journal of Pain Research, June 2025
Mental Attitude: Manage Anxiety by Imagining Positive Outcomes. Researchers from University of Plymouth
report that vividly imagining successful results can help students feel more empowered, in control, and capable of
managing everyday challenges, lessening the impact of anxiety on their lives.
Behaviour Research and Therapy, September 2025
Wellness/Prevention: The Gut Can Influence Lung Cancer Risk. While smoking remains the leading cause of
lung cancer, new research suggests that changes in the gut microbiome may be associated with lung cancer risk and
progression. The findings raise the possibility that interventions (such as diet, probiotics, or microbiome modulation)
could someday play a role in lung cancer prevention or therapy. Medicine (Baltimore), October 2025
Quote: “To do a common thing uncommonly well brings success.” ~ Henry J. Heinz

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Health Alert: Has Life Expectancy Plateaued? Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the
Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research report that people born in high-income countries between 1900 and
1938 experienced unprecedented gains in life expectancy, driven largely by reductions in infant and maternal
mortality and improvements in sanitation, medicine, and food safety. In contrast, progress since then has been more
gradual, leading some experts to suggest that life expectancy in affluent nations may be approaching a plateau—
around 76 years for men and 81 years for women in the United States, for example.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, September 2025
Diet: Eat More Fruit! Carotenoids are antioxidant compounds that give yellow, orange, and red fruits and
vegetables their color. An analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that
higher serum carotenoid levels were associated with a 31% lower risk of premature death and a 47% lower risk of
cancer mortality over a 19-year follow-up period. British Journal of Nutrition, October 2025
Exercise: Fast Walking Linked to Lower Cancer Risk. Using data from two long-term cohort studies, researchers
report that a faster walking pace is associated with a 13–45% lower risk of developing cancer. The findings suggest
that walking speed may serve as a simple, real-world indicator of metabolic and cardiovascular fitness—factors that
can enhance immune function and make it less likely for cancerous cells to take hold.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, April 2025
Chiropractic: Hip Problems May Play a Role in Disabling Low Back Pain. In a study of 79 patients receiving
treatment for severe hip disorders, researchers found that many who also had disabling low back pain experienced
significant improvements in back pain and function after treatment. The findings highlight how dysfunction in one
part of the body can contribute to musculoskeletal problems in neighboring regions. Hip International, June 2025
Mental Attitude: Brain Stimulation May Help Alleviate Depression. High-definition transcranial direct current
stimulation (HD-tDCS) is a noninvasive brain-stimulation technique that delivers low-intensity electrical currents
through multiple small scalp electrodes to precisely modulate neural activity in targeted cortical regions. Researchers
from University of California, Los Angeles report that this technology helped 40% of patients with moderate-tosevere
depression achieve remission within twelve days with benefits manifesting within the first six days. It’s hoped
with further testing and refinement that HD-tDCS could have a role in managing depression and other mood
disorders. JAMA Network Open, September 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Smokeless Tobacco Dramatically Increases Oral Cancer Risk. New research indicates
that chewing or sucking on tobacco products can increase the risk of oral cancer by as much as 800%, and that
individuals who also smoke face roughly double that risk. The findings reinforce that smokeless tobacco is far from
a harmless habit. Tobacco Use Insights, October 2025
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Health Alert: Forever Chemicals May Contribute to Central Obesity in Teens. Perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals used to make products such as food containers, clothing, and
furniture resistant to heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. Because they persist in the environment and the human
body for long periods, they can accumulate over time. In a study of 186 adolescents, those with higher blood
levels of PFAS showed greater central weight gain than peers with lower exposure—an indicator of
compromised metabolic health. Obesity, August 2025
Diet: Shift Work Linked to Poor Diet Habits. Past studies have linked shift work with unhealthy habits that
raise risk for poor health outcomes. In an analysis of data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey, shift workers were more likely to skip breakfast and consume fewer fresh fruits, nonpickled
vegetables, and protein-rich foods than day workers. These findings suggest that interventions targeting
these dietary behaviors could help protect shift workers’ cardiometabolic health.
Journal of Occupational Health, September 2025
Exercise: Daily Steps to Help Control Asthma. While exercise is known to benefit people with asthma, it has
been unclear how much physical activity is needed for meaningful clinical improvement. In a study of 55
physically inactive asthma patients, researchers observed that an additional 1,400 steps per day—roughly eight
minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity—is the minimum increase needed to achieve measurable
improvements in symptoms and quality of life. ERJ Open Research, September 2025
Chiropractic: Headaches Are a Common Reason Patients Seek Chiropractic Care. An analysis of 20 days
of visit data from 695 Danish chiropractors found that 12% of all new patient consultations involved headaches,
with half of those cases presenting headache as the primary reason for seeking care. Previous studies suggest
that chiropractic treatment can reduce the intensity, frequency, and duration of several headache types,
including cervicogenic, tension-type, and migraine headaches. Cephalalgia, August 2025
Mental Attitude: Acute and Chronic Stress Affect Mood Differently. A recent animal study found that acute
stress triggers anxiety-like behaviors in rats, while chronic stress is associated with depressive symptoms. The
findings suggest that future research may need to distinguish between acute and chronic stress when
investigating the effects of stress on mood disorders. Behavioural Brain Research, August 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Even Light Drinking Linked to Liver Damage. Using data from the National Health
and Nutrition Examination Surveys, researchers found that even low levels of regular alcohol consumption are
linked to an increased risk of alcohol-related liver death compared with abstinence. A healthy diet and exercise
mitigate much of this excess risk, but do not appear to fully eliminate it. Journal of Hepatology, August 2025
Quote: “A man is as old as his arteries.” ~ Thomas Sydenham

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Health Alert: Combustion Pollution Raises Cardiovascular Hospitalization Risks. Fine-particulate matter
is a mixture of microscopic particles and liquid droplets in the air, primarily produced by combustion processes
such as vehicle emissions and the burning of wood and coal. An analysis of Medicare data over a 16-year period
revealed that living in areas with higher exposure to fine-particulate matter is associated with an elevated risk of
hospitalization for myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure.
Environmental Research, September 2025
Diet: Carotenoid Intake May Protect Against Colorectal Cancer. Carotenoids are compounds with
antioxidant properties that give yellow, orange, and red fruit and vegetables their color. A study that looked at
diet quality of 1,953 colorectal cancer patients and 4,154 adults without a history of colon cancer found that a
higher carotenoid intake is associated with up to a 41% lower risk of colorectal cancer.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2025
Exercise: Weightlift for Stronger Bones. Lifting heavy weights places mechanical stress on bones,
stimulating bone formation and increasing bone density. For stronger, healthier bones, experts recommend
resistance training at least twice a week, particularly with compound movements such as squats and deadlifts.
The Conversation, August 2025
Chiropractic: Upper Cervical Spine Dysfunction Can Affect Neck and Should
er Movement. New research suggests that mobility restrictions in the joint connecting the base of the skull to
the first cervical vertebra (the atlas) may cause persistent motor control deficits affecting both the neck and
upper limbs. Restoring normal motion at this atlanto-occipital joint—through interventions such as chiropractic
care—could help improve neck and shoulder mobility. Journal of Integrative Neuroscience, July 2025
Mental Attitude: Early Lead Exposure May Cause Memory Issues Later in Life. Using data from the
Health and Retirement Study, researchers found that people exposed to higher levels of leaded gasoline
emissions in childhood were more likely to experience memory difficulties in middle and old age. The findings
highlight how environmental toxins can have lasting effects on the body.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, July 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Vitamin D Deficiency Too Common During Pregnancy. An analysis of data from 116
studies revealed that between 68% and 81% of expectant mothers have deficient vitamin D levels during
pregnancy, which is associated an elevated risk for several adverse outcomes including gestational diabetes,
preeclampsia, Cesarean delivery, infection and immune complications, mood disorders, preterm birth, low
birthweight, neonatal infections, and neonatal hypocalcemia. Nutrition Reviews, September 2025
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Health Alert: Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Parkinson’s Disease. An analysis of data concerning more
than 467,000 adults found that metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions including excess abdominal fat,
high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol—may increase the risk of Parkinson’s
disease by up to 40%, especially for those with genetic risk factors for the condition. Neurology, August 2025
Diet: Red Meat Gut Byproduct Linked to More Severe Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Researchers from
the Cleveland Clinic report that elevated serum levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO)—a gut-derived
byproduct of digesting red meat and other animal products—are linked to faster progression and greater severity
of abdominal aortic aneurysms. The findings suggest that dietary strategies may play a role in vascular disease
management. JAMA Cardiology, August 2025
Exercise: Physical Inactivity Linked to Irregular Heartbeat Risk in Middle Age. A recent study found that
middle-aged adults with low cardiorespiratory fitness have a 52% higher risk of developing cardiac
arrhythmias—including supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia—than their
physically active peers. The findings highlight the importance of maintaining lifelong physical fitness as part of
a heart-healthy lifestyle. European Society of Cardiology, August 2025
Chiropractic: Neck-Focused Treatment Eases TMD Pain. A meta-analysis of fourteen randomized
controlled trials found that combining manipulative therapies with therapeutic exercises—an approach
commonly used by chiropractors—to address cervical dysfunction in patients with temporomandibular
disorders (TMD) can significantly reduce jaw pain and improve maximum mouth opening.
Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, August 2025
Mental Attitude: Sensitive People Are More Vulnerable to Mood Disorders. New research suggests that
people who are considered highly sensitive—meaning they react more strongly to environmental and emotional
stimuli—are at elevated risk for mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress
disorder, and agoraphobia. Clinical Psychological Science, August 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Prepare for Hurricane Season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
reminds residents of areas along the gulf and eastern seaboard that hurricane season runs through the end of
November. Experts recommend preparing ahead of time with an emergency kit stocked with water, nonperishable
food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and important documents like identification, insurance
policies, medical records, and property deeds. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, July 2025
Quote: “Life is ours to be spent, not to be saved.” ~ D. H. Lawrence

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Health Alert: Kidney Stones May Signal Elevated Heart Attack Risk. Using data from the National Health
and Nutrition Examination Survey, researchers report that patients with a history of kidney stones had 88%
higher odds of reporting a prior myocardial infarction than adults without kidney stones. The finding suggests
the two conditions may share overlapping risk factors, and individuals with kidney stones may benefit from a
comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment. PLoS One, September 2025
Diet: The Brain May Be Responsible for Treatment-Resistant Hypertension. McGill University researchers
have observed that a high-salt diet may activate immune cells in the brain, triggering inflammation and the
release of vasopressin, a hormone linked to increased blood pressure. It’s hoped this finding could shed light on
why nearly a third of patients with high blood pressure do not respond to standard treatment approaches.
Neuron, August 2025
Exercise: Spreading Out Exercise May Benefit Blood Sugar Management. A literature review that included
27 systematic reviews found that breaking up physical activity into short sessions (less than 10 minutes)
multiple times a day may be more effective for acute glycemic control than a single continuous exercise session
each day. Journal of Sport and Health Science, September 2025
Chiropractic: Why Some Older Adults Respond More Slowly to Chiropractic Care. While chiropractic
care can effectively manage many musculoskeletal disorders—including low back pain—some older patients
recover more slowly than others. A recent study found that age itself is not a determining factor; rather, older
adults are more likely to present with characteristics linked to delayed recovery, such as higher baseline
disability, musculoskeletal comorbidities, poorer self-rated health, and depression.
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, July 2025
Mental Attitude: College Students with Autism at Greater Risk for Mood Disorders. The transition to
college life may take a greater mental toll on students with autism spectrum disorder. A recent study found that
autistic students are nearly seven times more likely to report anxiety and six times more likely to experience
depression than their neurotypical peers. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, August 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Key Strategies for Well-Being in Young Adults. A study that pooled datasets from the
United States, United Kingdom, and New Zealand found that poor sleep quality may be the biggest predictor of
well-being among young adults, followed by adequate fruit and vegetable intake and regular exercise.
PLOS One, September 2025
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