Health Alert: Chronic Pain Linked to Hypertension.
Using data from the UK Biobank Study, researchers report that individuals with chronic pain in just one body site have a 23.2% increased risk of high blood pressure while the risk nearly doubles for those with either full body chronic pain or chronic pain in four or more sites.
Journal of Health, Population, and Nutrition, September 2025

Diet: Five Herbs and Spices That Could Help Improve Digestion.
For individuals who regularly experience digestive discomfort, from bloating to indigestion, researchers report the following herbs and spices can help ease symptoms: peppermint relaxes gut muscles and may reduce bloating and abdominal pain; chamomile soothes the digestive system and can help with colic and mild diarrhea; carom seeds (ajwain) stimulate stomach acid and enzymes, aiding digestion and relieving gas; fennel seeds provide fiber and relax gut muscles, reducing cramping and bloating; and cumin boosts digestive enzyme activity and bile release, helping food move efficiently through the digestive tract.
The Conversation, October 2025

Exercise: Exercise May Help Breast Cancer Patients Manage Weight.
In a recent study, researchers found that exercise increases levels of the appetite-suppressing hormone peptide YY, helping to improve appetite regulation and potentially mitigating the treatment-related weight gain often seen in breast cancer patients, which can negatively affect metabolic health, quality of life, and long-term prognosis.
Nutrition and Cancer, October 2025

Chiropractic: Mid-Back Adjustments to Help Manage Shoulder Pain?
Subacromial pain syndrome is shoulder pain caused by irritation or compression of the structures (such as tendons and bursa) within the subacromial space, typically during arm elevation or overhead movement. A meta-analysis of data from seven randomized clinical trials found that including manual therapies—such as chiropractic spinal manipulation—applied to the thoracic spine in a multimodal treatment approach can result in greater improvements with respect to pain, disability, range of motion, quality of life, and satisfaction with care.
Healthcare (Basel), September 2025

Mental Attitude: Chronic Pain During Adolescence and Correlation with Suicide Attempt Risk.
An analysis of data from the Danish National Birth Cohort study revealed that frequent pain at age eleven was associated with a 2.4-times increased risk of attempted suicide by age 18. Furthermore, chronic pain in three or more body sites appeared to nearly triple this risk!
Pain, August 2025

Wellness/Prevention: Love Chewing Ice?
While chewing ice seems like a harmless, low-calorie habit, experts warn that over time, the practice can wear down enamel, crack fillings, and even lead to jaw pain. If you find it difficult to stop, talk to your healthcare provider as frequent ice cravings can signal iron deficiency or anemia.
Tufts University, October 2025