Pain Relief & Healthy Living Information, Tips and Hacks
Cardiovascular health & lower arthritis risk

Cardiovascular health & lower arthritis risk

2026-07-07
Improved cardiovascular health is associated with substantially lower risk of osteoarthritis and biologic aging.
Luo J, Chen X, Chen N, Li Y, Zhao L, Cui J, et al. Cardiovascular health and osteoarthritis risk: a prospective cohort study with proteomic insights from UK Biobank. RMD Open. 2026;12:e006881.
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Age - related physical activity guidelines

Age - related physical activity guidelines

2026-07-07
US Health and Human Services recommendations for age - related MINIMUM exercise requirements for health maintenance.
Ultraprocessed foods & disease

Ultraprocessed foods & disease

2026-06-20
A recent study in the American Journal of Public Health found that consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPF) is associated with adverse risk factors, disease conditions, and all-cause mortality.

Am J Public Health. 2026;116(7):1015–1024
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Pickleball injuries

Pickleball injuries

2026-06-14


Pickleball is fun… until your shoulder or elbow says otherwise.Quick direction changes, repetitive swings, and sudden lunges can strain the shoulders, wrists, and lower back if you’re not prepared. Proper warm-ups, strength training, and recovery habits can make a big difference in helping you stay on the court longer and pain-free.Check out this infographic to learn more about preventing pickleball injuries and how to keep your game strong all season. https://chiroup.short.gy/0mfK7V


Grass-Fed Meat

Grass-Fed Meat

2026-06-04
We generally recommend consuming beef on a regular basis because it is loaded with healthy protein, vitamins and minerals. Instead of avoiding red meat because of its fat content, choose grass fed (and preferably grass finished) meats and embrace HEALTHY fat consumption from the meat, which contains a more robust omega-3 to omega 6 ratio.
Ancient Mummy Bread

Ancient Mummy Bread

2026-06-04
Otzi the Iceman is a mummy discovered in the Alps on the border of Austria – Italy in 1991. His remains have been studied for years and for a variety of reasons. Recently, scientists identified yeast in his stomach and on his skin that the used to ferment and bake sourdough bread. Would you eat the bread? See the story here
Exercise Snacks

Exercise Snacks

2026-05-26
"Four studies demonstrated that exercise snacks significantly alleviated musculoskeletal discomfort compared to prolonged sitting or passive rest. Interventions incorporating targeted muscle stretching, strengthening, or moderate-intensity activities (e.g., stair climbing) demonstrated superior efficacy compared to low-intensity walking or passive controls." 
Zeng J, Lei D, Gao M, Li Y, Aslam S, Zhang W. Can exercise snacks alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort in prolonged sitting? A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. BMC Public Health. 2026 May 2. 

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Chiropractic Care Safe for Older Adults

Chiropractic Care Safe for Older Adults

2026-05-26
Chiropractic Is Safe For Older Adults
Published: 05/21/2026

"No catastrophic adverse events were reported in older adults receiving chiropractic treatment services. Mild-to-moderate symptoms such as muscle soreness and stiffness were common." Daniels CJ, Farabaugh RJ, Salsbury SA, Anderson KR, Kleppe MJ, Whalen WM, Walters SA, Killinger LZ, Schielke AL. 
Adverse events among older adults receiving chiropractic spinal manipulation and related treatments: an updated systematic review. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies. 2026 Mar 16. Link



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Poor Sleep Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Women

Poor Sleep Linked to Alzheimer's Risk in Women

2026-05-27