Highlands Sport and Spine

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

Musculoskeletal Disorders Common in Office Workers.

Questionnaires completed by 99 office workers revealed that 80 reported musculoskeletal pain, most commonly in the neck, lower back, and shoulders. Further analysis identified poor workstation ergonomics and higher levels of job stress as risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Scientific Reports, November 2025

04/27/2026

Healthier Lifestyle May Reduce Stroke Risk.

A recent study found that older adults who adopted a healthier lifestyle—which may include behaviors like a healthier diet, exercise, reduced sedentary time, not smoking, managing stress, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption—had a 23% lower risk of stroke over the following seven years when compared with participants who maintained their baseline lifestyle. Conversely, study participants who transitioned to a less healthy lifestyle during this time frame experienced a 41% high risk of stroke.

Stroke, March 2026

04/26/2026

“Reading is to the mind what exercising is to the body.”

~ Richard Steele

04/25/2026

Phosphorus May Be Important for Metabolic Health.

Phosphorus is an essential mineral that supports bone strength, energy production, cell structure, and acid–base balance and is found in foods like meat, dairy, fish, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. According to an analysis of data from the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey, higher phosphorus intake was associated with up to a 56% lower risk of metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions including central obesity, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, and elevated blood sugar that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

European Journal of Nutrition, February 2026

04/24/2026

If you’re feeling stiff, tight, or just not moving the way you want—don’t skip this step.

Your breath is the foundation of core stability and efficient movement. When it’s off, everything else has to compensate.

Try this today:
👉 Inhale slowly through your nose
👉 Fully exhale through your mouth
👉 Let your ribs come down and your core gently engage

Use it before workouts, between sets, or even at your desk.

Small reset. Big difference.

04/24/2026

1 in 300 Young Adults May Have an Undiagnosed Heart Issue.

Cardiac screening of more than 100,000 individuals under age 35 found that about 1 in 300 had a potentially life-threatening heart condition—many of which might otherwise go undetected until a serious cardiac event occurs.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology, February 2026

04/23/2026

Road Traffic Noise May Affect Vascular Function.

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz observed that overnight exposure to urban road traffic noise can increase stress and inflammation markers in otherwise healthy adults, leading to sleep disruption, impaired blood vessel function, and a higher resting heart rate. The findings suggest that living in areas with higher levels of nighttime traffic noise may be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular Research, February 2026