Gen-X adults who experienced socioeconomic disadvantages as children are more likely to have lower wellbeing later in life according to a new study. Staying active with 30 minutes of exercise per day in one's 60s and 70s reduces the risk of falls in the 90s by 35% according to another study. A third study found that colorectal cancer patients who ate more fiber after their diagnosis had an 18% lower risk of cancer-related death over the following eight years.

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Mental Attitude: Gen-X Adult Mental Wellbeing May Depend on Childhood… In this study, researchers compared data on
more than 18,000 individuals born in 1946, 1958, and 1970 and found that those born in 1970 were more likely to experience
lower wellbeing later in life if they encountered socioeconomic disadvantages while growing up. Study author Dr. Mai Stafford
writes, “There may be something particular about being a child growing up in a socioeconomically disadvantaged family in the
1970s—a period of great economic turbulence—that had a long-term effect on people's mental outlook on life and their sense of
wellbeing…This is worrying given that recent research shows that today's young people are already experiencing poorer mental
health than previous generations, and facing an increasingly unequal society.” PLOS ONE, October 2017
Health Alert: Staying Active Reduces Fall Risk During Advanced Age. If you’re looking to remain mobile and independent
well into old age, a new study suggests that the key is to remain active as you enter your golden years. In the study, researchers
found that individuals who exercised for 30 minutes or more a day during their 60s and 70s were 35% less likely to experience
recurring falls in their 90s. Age and Aging, November 2017
Diet: Eating More Fiber Improves Colorectal Cancer Survival Odds. Using data from the long-term Nurses' Health Study
and Health Professionals Follow-up Study, researchers found that colorectal cancer patients experienced an 18% lower risk for
colorectal cancer-related mortality over the next eight years for every five gram per day increase in their fiber intake following
their diagnosis. JAMA Oncology, November 2017
Exercise: Could Exercise Save the Lives of Sick Patients? Patients suffering from severe trauma or sepsis often develop
multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS), which has an 80% fatality rate. Little is known about what causes MODS to
occur and currently no treatments are available to stop the condition. In a new study, researchers discovered that an antioxidant
called EcSOD, which is produced in skeletal muscle during exercise, helps prevent MODS by protecting vessel walls and the
accumulation of inflammatory cells within vital organs. Researcher Dr. Zhen Yan writes, “Clinically, this has huge
implications, indicating the importance of regular exercise in keeping us more resistant to many disease conditions… Even
under the condition of serious disease, like sepsis, you have a better chance to survive.”
Free Radical Biology & Medicine, October 2017
Chiropractic: Musculoskeletal Pain Weighs on the Minds of Head and Neck Surgeons. Surveys completed by members of
the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the Association of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck
Surgery of Quebec indicate that musculoskeletal pain affects nearly every doctor (97%) in these groups. Of note, 74% of
respondees reported that their work plays a role in their musculoskeletal pain and almost half (45%) said it limits their daily
activities. Perhaps of greater concern is that 23% of those surveyed believe their musculoskeletal pain will shorten their career
as a surgeon. European Journal of Otolaryngology, October 2017
Wellness/Prevention: Be Safe When Driving in Fog. When driving in foggy conditions, the National Weather Service offers
these safety tips: drive slowly and take your time; drive with low-beams and fog lights to make your vehicle more visible; never
use high-beams, as they create glare, making it difficult to see; make sure to leave extra distance between you and the vehicle in
front of you; pay attention to the road lines; and if you are unable to see, pull over and put your hazard lights on until visibility
improves. National Weather Service, November 2017
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