Highlands Sport and Spine

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Obesity Linked to Cardiovascular Risks.

Using data from the UK Biobank study, researchers found that obesity was associated with a 14% higher risk of experiencing a first cardiovascular event within about four years and an 11% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease within a decade.

BMJ Open, July 2026

08/19/2026

Brief Daily Exercise Sessions Improved Multiple Health Measures.

Exercise snacks are short, structured workouts intended to break up long periods of sitting. In this study, sedentary women who completed a 12-minute exercise snack each day for eight weeks improved cardiometabolic health, grip strength, estimated aerobic fitness, and several markers related to healthy cellular and vascular function.

Journal of Applied Physiology, July 2026

08/17/2026

Staying Connected and Active May Boost Sense of Purpose.

Researchers found that people feel more purposeful on days they socialized face-to-face, exercised, cared for children, worked on hobbies, or tackled household projects. A greater sense of purpose in life has been associated with better physical health, mental well-being, and healthy aging.

International Journal of Wellbeing, January 2026

08/16/2026

“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.”

~ Edmund Hillary

08/15/2026

Ultra-Processed Foods Make Up Half of Most Kids’ Daily Calorie Intake.

Ultra-processed foods are industrially formulated products that typically contain added sugars, fats, and salt to enhance flavor and extend shelf life. According to a recent review, ultra-processed foods now account for 50–60% of total daily energy intake among children and adolescents in many high-income countries, including the United States. A high intake of ultra-processed foods has been linked to an elevated risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, early cardiovascular risk, dental caries, and allergic diseases.

Frontiers in Nutrition, June 2026

08/14/2026

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