02/27/2026
DAILY HEALTH UPDATE
Friday, February 27, 2026
Health Alert: Air Pollution Linked to Higher ALS Risk and Faster Disease Progression. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease—is a rare condition that progressively damages the neurons responsible for movement, eventually leading to loss of muscle control and death. New research suggests that long-term exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by federal standards, is associated with an increased risk of ALS and other motor neuron diseases. Researchers also found that higher pollution exposure may be linked to faster disease progression. These findings suggest that inflammation and oxidative stress triggered by airborne pollutants may contribute to both the development and progression of disease, highlighting the public health importance of improving air quality. JAMA Neurology, January 2026
Diet: Dietary Diversity May Lower Depression Risk. Questionnaires completed by nearly 13,000 children, teens, and young adults revealed that eating a greater variety of foods is associated with a lower risk of depressive symptoms. Frontiers in Nutrition, January 2026
Exercise: High-Intensity Exercise Effective for Reducing Body Fat in Seniors. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a form of exercise that involves short bursts of near-maximal effort followed by periods of moderate-intensity recovery. In a recent study, researchers found that over a six-month period, HIIT was more effective than moderate-intensity training at reducing body fat and preserving lean muscle mass in older adults. Maturitas, December 2025
Chiropractic: Psychological Factors That Can Impede Chronic Low Back Pain Recovery. Kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and pain catastrophizing (describing pain in exaggerated terms) are psychological factors that can develop in individuals with chronic low back pain, leading to behaviors that may prolong pain and disability. To support recovery, a multimodal chiropractic treatment plan often includes educating patients about their condition, reassuring them that it can be effectively managed, and encouraging a gradual return to normal daily activities. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, January 2026
Mental Attitude: Many Medical Physicians Lack Training to Confront Death. An evidence review of 43 studies found that medical schools in the United States provide inconsistent and often limited training in death and end-of-life care, leaving many future physicians underprepared to support dying patients and their families. Experts note that betterprepared physicians could help reduce patient and family distress, limit unwanted treatments, lower end-of-life costs, and better equip doctors to cope with the emotional demands of medical practice. Academic Medicine, January 2026
Wellness/Prevention: Small Reduction in Alcohol Intake Could Prevent Cancer Deaths. Researchers at La Trobe University analyzed 70 years of national data from Australia and found that alcohol exposure accounts for a substantial proportion of deaths from cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract, liver, colorectum, and breast. The research team estimates that reducing average alcohol consumption across the population by about 22.5 servings per year could meaningfully lower mortality associated with these cancers. British Journal of Cancer, January 2026
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