“There are no secrets
that time does not reveal.”
~ Jean Racine
Health Alert: Forever Chemicals Could Impair Placental Function.
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. A recent study found that PFAS exposure could impair the exchange of nutrients and hormones between mother and fetus, disrupting early placental development and potentially elevating the risk of pregnancy complications.
Environmental Research, October 2025
Diet: Prebiotic Diet May Reduce Impulsivity After Traumatic Brain Injury.
A recent animal study found that concussed rats fed the prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharide—found in legumes, dairy milk, and whole grains—as part of their diet were less likely to engage in impulsive behaviors during a gambling-style decision task. The finding suggests a possible pathway for mitigating long-term behavioral symptoms in concussion patients.
Journal of Neuroscience, November 2025
Exercise: Dance Effective in Fighting Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease.
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement while also impairing cognitive function, executive processing, mood, and other brain-related abilities over time. According to a recent study, Parkinson’s patients who regularly participated in dance classes that combine physical movement, mental challenge, and social engagement—all beneficial for brain health—experienced gains in cognitive function over a six-year time frame, while patients in a non-dance control group exhibited no improvement or even declines in cognitive faculties.
Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, December 2025
Chiropractic: Mobilization Therapy Effective for Acute Whiplash Neck Pain.
A recent clinical trial that included 120 patients with acute neck pain following a motor vehicle collision found that mobilization therapy resulted in faster and better short-term improvement than standard treatment alone. Doctors of chiropractic are trained in the delivery of mobilization and other manual therapies for the management of whiplash-associated neck pain.
Journal of Integrative Medicine, November 2025
Mental Attitude: Hallucinogens and Mania/Bipolar Disorder Risk.
New research suggests that people treated in hospital settings for hallucinogen use are six times more likely to develop mania and four times more likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the following years. However, it remains unclear whether individuals at risk for psychiatric disorders are more likely to experiment with hallucinogens, or whether psychedelic use may trigger underlying vulnerabilities in people predisposed to mania or bipolar disorder.
PLOS Medicine, December 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Brushing Well Is More Important Than High-Tech Brushes for Good Oral Health.
While powered toothbrushes can slightly outperform regular toothbrushes in removing plaque, periodontist Dr. Tim Thomassen at University of Amsterdam notes that good oral hygiene habits like thoroughly brushing for two minutes twice a day are more important for preventing cavities and gum disease.
University of Amsterdam, December 2025
