Health Alert:
Dehydration Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Adults.
An analysis of data concerning 3.12 million elderly adults revealed that dehydration is associated with nearly a fourfold increase in risk of intracerebral hemorrhage, about a twofold increase in risk of ischemic stroke, and close to a threefold increase in risk of transient ischemic attack. Among individuals with diabetes, dehydration elevates the risk even further, especially for ischemic stroke.
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, August 2025
Diet:
High Fruit Intake May Keep Inflammation at Bay.
Chronically elevated levels of inflammatory biomarkers in the blood are associated with increased risk of several chronic diseases. Studies have linked higher intake of fruit with lower levels of inflammation, which researchers attribute to their rich concentrations of polyphenols and other phytochemicals with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer properties.
Current Nutrition Reports, August 2025
Exercise:
Exercise Lowers Lung Cancer Risk.
Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers report that engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity a week—regardless if it’s spread out or concentrated on the weekend—reduces the risk of lung cancer by about 25%.
Annals of Medicine, December 2025
Chiropractic:
Heavy Schoolbags Linked to Back Pain in Children.
Elementary school students who carry a backpack weighing more than 15% of their body weight are more likely to experience low back pain, especially if they wear their schoolbag incorrectly (over just one shoulder, for example) or walk more than 10-20 minutes to and from school.
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, May 2025
Mental Attitude:
A Connection Between Lifestyle and Dementia.
According to a recent study, cognitively normal older adults with higher dementia risk scores tend to have lower levels of key brain chemicals—GABA, N-acetylaspartate (tNAA), and choline (tCho)—which are linked to lifestyle factors such as poor diet, bad sleep hygiene, physical inactivity, and social isolation. The findings suggest that steps toward a healthier lifestyle may help preserve these neurochemicals, potentially staving off cognitive decline and dementia.
Cerebral Cortex, February 2025
Wellness/Prevention:
Advanced Technology Improves Type 1 Diabetes Management.
Since the advent of continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps, 82% of children and 57% of adult type 1 diabetics have adopted the technology, which had increased optimal glucose control in kids from 7% to 19% and in adults from 21% to 28%.
JAMA Network Open, August 2025
