Flaskey Chiropractic and Acupuncture

03/12/2026

Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Really Does Reduce Heart Attack Risk.

The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 is a set of health-related behaviors and clinical measures—including not smoking, achieving adequate sleep duration, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a nutritious diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and having healthy levels of blood glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure—that are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Using data from the UK Biobank, researchers found that individuals who met all eight metrics did indeed have a substantially lower risk of heart attack, and among those who did experience myocardial infarction, the event occurred later in life compared with individuals with fewer optimal metrics.

American Journal of Preventative Cardiology, December 2025

03/12/2026

03/11/2026

Daily Exercise May Provide Stress Reduction Benefits.

A survey of nearly 17,000 adults revealed that women who exercise at least 30 minutes a day are 20% less likely to report high stress than their sedentary peers.

Gallup, January 2026

03/10/2026

Low Back Adjustment May Help Treat Common Knee Disorder.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition characterized by anterior knee pain that can range from mild to severe and is often associated with abnormal contact or tracking of the posterior surface of the patella (kneecap) against the femur (thigh bone). In a study involving 30 individuals with PFPS, researchers found that spinal manipulative therapy applied to the lumbar spine twice weekly for four weeks was associated with improvements in knee pain and quadriceps strength. These findings suggest that spinal manipulation may play a supportive role in the management of PFPS.

Complementary Therapies in Medicine, December 2025

03/09/2026

Grandparenting Linked to Better Brain Health.

According to recent research, older adults who help care for their grandchildren—even on a limited basis—tend to score higher on memory and language tests than peers who are not involved in their grandchildren’s lives. The findings suggest that staying socially and mentally engaged through grandparenting may help support brain health as we age.

Psychology and Aging, January 2026

03/08/2026

“One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others.”

~ Lewis Carroll

03/07/2026

Planning Meals Facilitates Weight Loss.

The results of a recent long-term study that included nearly 78,000 adults found that participants who frequently planned meals shed more excess weight in the following year.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, January 2026

03/06/2026

Five Healthy Habits to Build in Young Adulthood.

To set the stage for better health later in life, experts from Stanford Medicine recommend adopting these five habits in your 20s and 30s: regular strength training to build peak bone and muscle mass; consistent cardiovascular activity with less sitting throughout the day; a diet centered on whole, minimally processed foods, such as those found in the Mediterranean pattern; adequate, high-quality sleep—generally more than seven hours per night; and proactive stress management through techniques like exercise, meditation, or breathing practices.

Stanford University, January 2026