Health Alert: Early Natural Menopause Linked to Elevated Metabolic Syndrome Risk.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions—central obesity, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, elevated blood sugar, and excessive waist circumference—that occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. New research suggests that women who experience natural menopause before age 45 (without surgical or medical causes such as oophorectomy, chemotherapy, or radiation) have a 27% higher likelihood of developing metabolic syndrome, even after adjusting for other known risk factors for poor metabolic health.
North American Menopause Society, October 2025

Diet: Dietary Fatty Acids Can Influence Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells.
University of Hong Kong researchers report that oleic acid—a healthy fat found in olive oil, nuts, and avocados—enhances the function of immune cells that target tumors. On the other hand, palmitic acid from palm oil and fatty meats can weaken these cells.
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, October 2025

Exercise: Should Exercise Be the First Line of Treatment for Osteoarthritis?
Despite evidence that movement strengthens muscles, supports cartilage repair, reduces inflammation, and lowers the risk of disease progression, fewer than 40% of newly diagnosed osteoarthritis patients are advised to engage in physical activity interventions that can have a greater impact on joint and overall health than either medications or surgery.
The Conversation, October 2025

Chiropractic: Manual Therapies May Have Role in Knee Replacement Recovery.
For patients who have undergone total knee replacement surgery, a meta-analysis of data from ten randomized clinical trials found that manual therapies—such as those provided by chiropractors—appear to be a viable adjunctive treatment for managing pain and improving function in the postoperative period.
Cureus, September 2025

Mental Attitude: Why Social Connection Matters.
Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast note that social connection—even small steps like reaching out to friends or joining community groups—not only benefits mental health but also enhances immune response, stress management, and brain resilience while reducing inflammation, all of which contribute to better long-term health.
University of the Sunshine Coast, October 2025

Wellness/Prevention: Does a Healthier Lifestyle Means Lower Low Back Pain Care Costs?
Following an analysis of data from the Australian Twin Back Study, researchers report that engaging in a greater number of healthy lifestyle behaviors—such as maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and practicing good sleep hygiene—is associated with lower overall healthcare costs for managing new-onset low back pain.
Arthritis Care & Research, September 2025