Health Alert:
Many Americans Have Misconceptions About High Blood Pressure.
A national survey conducted by Annenberg Public Policy Center revealed that a third of Americans are unaware that hypertension may not cause obvious symptoms like dizziness or shortness of breath, while 4 in 10 believe feeling calm or relaxed is a sign of healthy blood pressure.
Annenberg Public Policy Center, April 2025
Diet:
Low Omega-3 Fat Acid Consumption May Lead to About 1 in 12 Metabolic Syndrome Cases.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions—obesity, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, impaired metabolic function, and excessive waist circumference—that occur together and elevate the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. An analysis of data from the China Health and Nutrition Survey found that a low intake of marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids may be responsible for 8.1% of metabolic syndrome cases.
Nutrition Research, May 2025
Exercise:
More Evidence on the Importance of Exercise During Cancer Treatment.
Adding to a growing body of research on the benefits of physical activity for patients with cancer, a recent study found that aerobic exercise increases the presence of CD8+ T cells and natural killer cells in the body during chemotherapy, improving the immune system’s ability to attack tumors.
Journal of Sport and Health Science, April 2025
Chiropractic:
Managing Chronic Neck Pain.
A recent clinical trial that included 50 chronic neck pain patients found that muscle energy technique—a manual therapy that involves gentle isometric muscle contractions to relax and lengthen muscles—is an effective intervention for decreasing neck pain and improving cervical range of motion. Doctors of chiropractic are known to use this and other manual therapies in the management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including neck pain.
Pakistani Journal of Medical Sciences, May 2025
Mental Attitude:
Purpose in Life Protects the Brain.
Purpose in life is the sense that one's existence has meaning, direction, and goals that motivate actions and provide a framework for making life decisions. Following an analysis of data from the Health and Retirement Study, researchers report that a greater sense of purpose in life is associated with a 28% lower risk of cognitive impairment in the following decade, even among individuals at increased genetic risk for dementia.
American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, June 2025
Wellness/Prevention:
Self-Employment Linked to Better Heart Health in Women.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles found that self-employed women have lower rates of obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, and inadequate sleep—all key risk factors for heart disease—compared to women in traditional 9-to-5 jobs. These heart-health advantages may stem from the greater flexibility and autonomy associated with self-employment, which can make it easier to manage stress and adopt healthier daily habits.
BMC Public Health, May 2025
