“Listen once in a while.
It’s amazing what you can hear.”
~ Russell Baker
Health Alert: Diabetes Worsens Dementia Risk in Heart Attack Survivors.
Utilizing the Korean National Health Insurance Database, researchers report that myocardial infarction survivors with a five-plus year history of type 2 diabetes had a 52% higher risk for dementia diagnosis in the following decade than their normoglycemic peers.
Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, July 2025
Diet: Diet May Influence COPD Risk.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult, and it is a leading cause of death in the United States. An analysis of data concerning more than 8,200 middle-aged and older adults revealed an association between a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish and a lower risk for COPD.
Clinical Nutrition Research, July 2025
Exercise: Weekend Warrior Workouts Reduce Diabetics’ Risk of Death from Heart Disease.
The weekend warrior exercise pattern is characterized by achieving 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity a week in just one or two days. A recent study found that weekend warrior diabetics have a 33% lower risk of death from heart disease than their sedentary peers. Further, the evidence suggests that weekend warriors may even be less likely to die from heart disease than diabetes patients who spread out their physical activity more evenly over the week.
Annals of Internal Medicine, July 2025
Chiropractic: Joint Mobilization Helps to Strengthen Spine Stabilizing Muscles.
Atrophy of the transverse abdominis and lumbar multifidus muscles is common in patients with chronic low back pain and can contribute to ongoing pain and disability. A recent study found that patients treated with joint mobilization therapy—a technique provided by chiropractors—experienced significant increases in the thickness of these muscles, suggesting improved lumbar spine stability.
Journal of Clinical Medicine, April 2025
Mental Attitude: Premature Menopause Linked to Higher Depression Risk.
New research suggests that women who experience premature menopause (before age 40) are at elevated risk for depression. Interestingly, the data show that hormone therapy does not reduce depression risk in this group.
Menopause, December 2025
Wellness/Prevention: Poor Oral Health Linked to Chronic Health Problems.
Researchers at Fujita Health University monitored 118 adults over two years and identified an association between poor oral health and an increased risk for chronic illnesses including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and kidney dysfunction. Lead author Dr. Mitsuyoshi Yoshida writes, “Overall, our results suggest that a decline in oral function can be a risk factor for lifestyle-related diseases. Thus, maintaining good oral health is the first step in maintaining overall health.”
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, April 2025
