Pittsfield Chiropractic Injury Clinic

01/31/2026

Eating Alone Linked to Poorer Nutrition in Seniors.

Following an analysis of data concerning more than 80,000 older adults from across twelve countries, researchers from Flinders University report that those who regularly eat meals alone are more likely to have poorer diet quality, reduced intake of key food groups, and a higher risk of frailty than their peers who often share meals with others. Future studies will investigate how social interaction during mealtimes influences appetite, nutritional status, and overall well-being in aging populations.

Appetite, March 2026

01/30/2026

Poor Lifestyle Choices Raise Neck and Back Pain Risk.

Surveys completed by 3,492 young adults without neck or back pain in the preceding three months revealed that those who engaged in three or more unhealthy behaviors—physical inactivity, high sitting time, meal skipping and risky use of alcohol, to***co, and illicit drugs—were 35% more likely to develop either neck or back pain in the following year.

BMC Public Health, November 2025

01/29/2026

Insufficient Sleep Linked to Shorter Life Expectancy.

Oregon Health & Science University researchers report that aside from smoking, failure to consistently sleep seven to nine hours a night may be the strongest risk factor of early death—even more than poor diet, physical inactivity, and loneliness. The authors note that sufficient sleep is essential for optimal cardiovascular, immune, and brain health.

SLEEP Advances, September 2025

01/28/2026

Benefits of Daily Walks.

The Mayo Clinic notes that increasing daily step counts to 4,000–8,000 steps per day (about 2-4 miles or 3.2-6.4 kilometers) can improve blood pressure, weight control, mood, balance, blood sugar regulation, and overall chronic disease risk.

Mayo Clinic, February 2026

01/27/2026

Mobilization Therapy Effective for Acute Whiplash Neck Pain.

A recent clinical trial that included 120 patients with acute neck pain following a motor vehicle collision found that mobilization therapy resulted in faster and better short-term improvement than standard treatment alone. Doctors of chiropractic are trained in the delivery of mobilization and other manual therapies for the management of whiplash-associated neck pain.

Journal of Integrative Medicine, November 2025

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01/26/2026

Midlife Depressive Symptoms Linked to Dementia.

Using data from the Whitehall II study, researchers found that the following depressive symptoms at midlife are associated with an elevated risk of dementia in old age: losing confidence, not able to face up to problems, not feeling warmth and affection for others, nervous and strung-up all the time, not satisfied with the way tasks are carried out, and difficulties concentrating.

Lancet Psychiatry, December 2025

01/24/2026

Ultra-Processed Foods May Stimulate Overeating in Young Adults.

In a recent trial, researchers found that that healthy young adults, aged 18-21, consume more calories and are more likely to eat when not hungry after two weeks on a diet high in ultra-processed foods—foods that include added sugars, fats, and salt to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life—than after two weeks on a diet containing few, if any, ultra processed goods.

Obesity, November 2025

01/23/2026

Many Lung Cancer Deaths Could Be Prevented with Improved Screening.

Despite evidence that low-dose chest CT scans can detect lung cancer early in at-risk adults—such as those with a history of smoking or occupational exposure to certain pollutants—and reduce lung cancer mortality nearly threefold, new research suggests that only 19% of eligible adults undergo screening.

Journal of the American Medical Association, November 2025

01/22/2026

Nearly Three-Quarters of Adults Struggle with Daytime Sleepiness!

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that 72% of adults in the United States experience daytime sleepiness, which can negatively affect mood, stress levels, productivity, and relationships. The Academy notes that chronic daytime tiredness may signal insufficient sleep or poor sleep quality due to an underlying health issue, such as obstructive sleep apnea.

American Academy of Sleep Medicine, November 2025

01/21/2026

Therapeutic Climbing Shows Mood and Focus Benefits.

For psychiatric patients under treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, a recent study found that structured therapeutic climbing sessions provided benefits with respect to mood, mental focus, social connection, and physical confidence. Participants found the intervention enjoyable and were likely to continue climbing after the study.

Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, December 2025

01/20/2026

Factors Linked to Central Sensitization.

Central sensitization is a state in which the nervous system becomes overly reactive, amplifying pain signals and lowering the threshold at which pain is perceived—an effect that can hinder recovery from chronic low back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders. A recent study found that central sensitization was not directly associated with psychological distress or pain intensity, but it showed mild associations with higher body mass index and low vitamin D status. These findings suggest that poor metabolic health may contribute to central sensitization and should be considered when patients fail to respond to conservative treatment approaches, such as chiropractic care.

Indian Journal of Anesthesia, October 2025

01/19/2026

Dementia Increasing Worldwide.

Using data from the Global Burden of Disease study, researchers report that the global age-standardized rate of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias increased from 1990 to 2021. Because burden growth was highest in richer nations, the authors suggest that declines in metabolic health may be a contributing factor to the increased incidence of dementia, highlighting the importance of maintaining good metabolic health through regular exercise, a high-quality diet, healthy body weight, adequate sleep, and effective management of stress and inflammation.

Medicine (Baltimore), November 2025