Pittsfield Chiropractic Injury Clinic

05/07/2026

Nearly Half Kids Get Insufficient Sleep.

Nearly 44% of children in the United States do not consistently get enough sleep for their age, and research suggests that parents often underestimate their child’s sleep needs by more than an hour per day. According to the National Sleep Foundation, recommended sleep durations are: 12–16 hours (including naps) for infants, 11–14 hours for toddlers, 10–13 hours for preschoolers, 9–12 hours for school-age children, and 8–10 hours for teenagers.

National Sleep Foundation, March 2026

05/06/2026

One 20-Minute Bike Ride May Boost Brain Memory Signals.

University of Iowa researchers found that just 20 minutes of moderate exercise can trigger bursts of high-frequency brain activity in the hippocampus, a region critical for learning and memory, in a manner that may enhance how the brain processes and stores information.

Brain Communications, March 2026

05/05/2026

Managing Chronic Low Back Pain.

An umbrella review of 50 systematic reviews that included data from more than 1,000 randomized trials found that spinal manipulative therapy and rehabilitative exercises—often used in combination by chiropractors—are effective interventions for managing chronic low back pain.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, December 2025

05/05/2026

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Shoulder pain is commonly caused by muscle strain or overuse—especially with repetitive movements or poor posture. 🦾⚡

05/04/2026

Spending Time with Stressful People May Accelerate Aging.

New research suggests that frequent contact with individuals who cause stress may accelerate biological aging at the cellular level by about 1.5%, potentially increasing the risk of developing chronic diseases earlier than expected based on chronological age.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, February 2026

05/03/2026

“We are tomorrow's past.”

~ Mary Webb

05/02/2026

Increased Fiber Intake May Lower Heart Disease Risk in Night Shift Workers.

Past studies have established long-term shift work as a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Using data from the UK Biobank, researchers report that frequent night shift workers who consume higher amounts of dietary fiber have a lower risk of heart disease, likely due to fiber’s association with improved cardiometabolic health.

European Journal of Epidemiology, February 2026

05/01/2026

Sleep Factors May Indicate Poor Metabolic Health.

Among 3,551 children and teens, researchers found that napping for more than one hour per day and snoring were each associated with an elevated risk of metabolic syndrome. The findings suggest that sleep behaviors—particularly snoring and long daytime naps—may serve as early indicators of metabolic risk in children and adolescents.

Sleep & Breathing, February 2026

04/30/2026

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04/30/2026

Gestational Diabetes May Set Stage for Long-Term Cardiovascular Risks.

Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. An analysis of nine high-quality cohort studies involving more than 4 million women found that gestational diabetes was associated with increased risks of acute heart failure (74%), myocardial infarction (63%), and ischemic stroke (70%), highlighting its potential long-term impact on cardiovascular health.

Frontiers in Endocrinology, February 2026

04/29/2026

Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Higher Emotional Resilience.

In a study involving 40 healthy young adults, researchers observed that participants with higher cardiorespiratory fitness experienced lower levels of negative emotions, such as anger and anxiety, when exposed to stress-inducing images. The findings suggest that regular physical activity may help improve emotional regulation during stressful situations.

Acta Psychologica, April 2026