Mid-Back Adjustment May Benefit Patients with Shoulder Pain
Subacromial impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons become inflamed or irritated as they pass through the subacromial space, which can lead to pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion in the shoulder. A recent literature review found that including thoracic spinal manipulation—a manual therapy provided by chiropractors—in a multimodal treatment plan for subacromial impingement syndrome results in more significant improvements in shoulder pain, disability, and range of motion. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, January 2025
Ketamine Use on the Rise
Ketamine is a medication with analgesic, sedative, and antidepressant properties that’s used for anesthesia, pain management, and psychiatric treatment. Unfortunately, this drug is also used recreationally at an increasing rate, up 40% in the United States between 2021 and 2022 alone, often by young adults in conjunction with other illicit drugs such as MDMA and cocaine. Experts warn that ketamine abuse can result in dissociation, hallucinations, memory impairment, cognitive decline, mood disorders, bladder and kidney damage, cardiovascular complications, respiratory depression, gastrointestinal issues, neurological effects, risky behaviors, loss of consciousness, coma, and death. Journal of Affective Disorders, January 2025
Elderberry Juice Enhances Metabolic Health
New research suggests that drinking twelve ounces of elderberry juice a day can result in improved gut microbiota health, enhanced blood glucose management, and increased fat oxidation during meals and exercise within just a week. The authors of the study hypothesize these benefits may be attributed to the high content of anthocyanin in elderberries, a compound with known anti-inflammatory and metabolic health properties. Nutrients, October 2024
Exercise to Lower Blood Pressure
The Cleveland Clinic notes that exercise strengthens the heart and promotes weight loss, both of which can improve blood pressure. To improve cardiovascular health, including blood pressure, experts recommend engaging in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week, such as brisk walking, swimming, or dancing. Cleveland Clinic, January 2025
Active Lifestyle Protects Against Dementia Progression
Among a group of 356 patients with mild-cognitive impairment, researchers observed that those with a more active lifestyle were less likely to progress to dementia over the following three years. European Journal of Neurology, February 2025
Dual Approach Significantly Increases Chance to Quit Smoking
According to a study that included 630 smokers over age 50, combining nicotine replacement therapy with counseling from a smoking cessation specialist nearly doubles the chance an individual will be smoke-free after three months when compared with smokers trying a single approach. JAMA Internal Medicine, January 2025
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