Health Alert: Alcohol Linked to Increased Cancer Risk.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 62 studies found that alcohol consumption can damage DNA, disrupt hormonal balance, increase oxidative stress, and suppress immune function over time—mechanisms that elevate the risk of breast, colorectal, liver, oral, esophageal, and gastric cancers. While higher drinking frequency and quantity are linked to greater risk, the researchers also note that even moderate alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of cancer.
Cancer Epidemiology, December 2025

Diet: Diet Interventions Can Aid in Diabetes Management.
Hemoglobin A1c is a blood test that reflects a person’s average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months by measuring the percentage of glucose attached to hemoglobin in red blood cells. In a recent experiment, providing diabetes-friendly groceries to adults with diabetes led to an average reduction of 0.56 percentage points in hemoglobin A1c within twelve weeks. These findings support dietary interventions as a key component of diabetes management.
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, August 2025

Exercise: Exercise May Not Cancel Out Effects of Too Much Sitting Time.
A meta-analysis of data from 28 studies identified an association between time spent sitting each day and worse cardiometabolic health among older adults, even among those who routinely meet exercise guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity a week. The authors conclude that limiting sedentary time should be a key goal for improving cardiometabolic health among the senior population.
Journal of Physical Activity and Health, August 2025

Chiropractic: Many Seniors Receive Inappropriate Treatment for Low Back Pain.
Despite clinical guidelines recommending non-invasive, conservative therapies—such as chiropractic care—as first-line treatment for low back pain, nearly 40% of older adults with low back pain receive an opioid prescription within a year of symptom onset, increasing the risk of future problematic opioid use. In addition, many seniors undergo early, inappropriate imaging, which has not been shown to improve outcomes and may expose patients to unnecessary and potentially harmful downstream treatments.
Health Affairs Scholar, September 2025

Mental Attitude: Is Depression Linked to Epilepsy?
New research suggests that depression may be an early indicator of future epilepsy, as the two conditions share overlapping brain pathways and can be influenced by factors such as inflammation, stress, and sleep disturbances. In addition, individuals with both conditions may be up to 40% less likely to respond to early epilepsy treatment, indicating that co-management of depression may be critical for improving epilepsy outcomes.
American Epilepsy Society, December 2025

Wellness/Prevention: Wearables Not Yet Accurate Enough for Hypertension Management.
The American Heart Association notes that while wearables like smartwatches, rings, patches, and fingertip sensors are convenient for measuring blood pressure, they’re not yet reliable enough for managing hypertension. For now, the organization recommends patients continue to record their blood pressure with validated cuff-based monitors.
Hypertension, December 2025