Lower Limb Malalignment Linked to Low Back Pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis that included thirteen studies concluded that lower extremity misalignments such as foot pronation, hip internal rotation, and knee internal rotation are associated with an elevated risk for low back pain. Doctors of chiropractic often assess the alignment of the lower extremities when examining a patient with low back pain as addressing these issues may be necessary to effectively reduce the patient’s low back pain and disability. PLoS One, October 2024
Air Travel Noise May Affect the Heart
According to a recent study that looked at the cardiovascular health of residents throughout the United Kingdom, those living near airports were more likely to have thicker and stiffer heart muscles, which can quadruple the risk for heart attack, stroke, and irregular heart rhythms. The authors believe the primary driver of increased cardiovascular risks for individuals living near airports is prolonged exposure to noise from aircraft as they take off, land, and pass overhead. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, January 2025
Best Time to Intermittent Fast for Weight Loss?
Intermittent fasting is a dietary strategy that alternates between periods of eating and fasting, typically within a structured time frame each day or week. A recent study found that not eating between 9am and 5pm led to greater reductions in total weight loss, fat loss around the mid-section, and glucose regulation than other eight-hour fasting windows. Nature Medicine, January 2025
Teens Who Move More Have Better Body Composition
An assessment of 309 adolescents found that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week were associated with a lower body mass index, reduced central obesity, and less visceral fat—factors that contribute to a healthier adulthood. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, February 2025
Volunteer Work Can Reduce Depression Risk in Seniors
New research suggests that older adults who regularly engage in volunteer activities are 43% less likely to report depression, especially those who are newly retired and experiencing difficulties adjusting to their new lifestyle. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, January 2025
Loneliness and Social Isolation Can Lead to Poor Health
An analysis of blood samples collected from more than 42,000 adults revealed an association between social isolation/loneliness and proteins that have been linked to stress regulation, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, atherosclerosis, and cancer progression. Nature Human Behavior, January 2025
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