Health Alert: Type 2 Diabetics at Elevated Fall Risk.
Examinations of 66 type 2 diabetics and 66 age-matched non-diabetic adults revealed that diabetics are more likely to exhibit proprioception errors and postural instability in the lower extremities, which can increase the risk for serious falls. The research team notes the type 2 diabetics with poor glycemic control and/or peripheral neuropathy experienced the greatest sensorimotor deficits.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, June 2025
Diet: Lower-Sodium DASH Diet Can Help Manage High Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetics.
The DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is an eating plan rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy designed to lower blood pressure and promote heart health. A recent study found that a low-sodium version of the DASH diet to accommodate diabetes and kidney disease concerns reduced systolic blood pressure in hypertensive type 2 diabetics by 5 mmHg—a reduction associated with meaningful decreases in stroke, cardiovascular events, and heart failure risk.
JAMA Internal Medicine, June 2025
Exercise: Tips for Safer Outdoor Workouts.
While exercise outdoors has been shown to provide both physical and mental health benefits, it’s not without risk. To more safely engage in physical activity on the streets or in more natural settings, experts recommend gradually increasing duration and intensity, stretching, wearing proper footwear, staying visible, paying attention, and listening to your body.
Health & Wellness Journal, June 2025
Chiropractic: Trends in Modifiable Risk Factors for Low Back Pain.
Over the last 30 years, the burden of low back pain attributed to smoking has declined and has nearly been eclipsed by poor metabolic health. However, occupational exposures continue to be a leading cause of low back pain-related disability.
Arthritis Care & Research (Hoboken), March 2025
Mental Attitude: Teen Night Owls More Likely to Be Impulsive.
Among 210 teenagers, researchers found that those who preferred late bedtimes were more likely to display impulsive and self-destructive behaviors. Since these traits are linked to a higher risk of substance abuse, the findings suggest that encouraging healthier sleep habits in adolescents may help reduce alcohol and drug use in this population.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine, June 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Fitness Trackers May Be Less Accurate for Some Body Types.
Researchers at Northwestern University report that calorie-burn estimates are often less accurate for overweight and obese individuals due to differences in gait and body mechanics. The good news: with a few adjustments, app and device makers can update their algorithms to better reflect the energy expenditure of a more diverse user base.
Scientific Reports, June 2025
