Highlands Sport and Spine

06/14/2026

“Success is achieved and maintained by those who try and keep trying.”

~ W. Clement Stone

06/13/2026

Low Zinc Levels May Increase One-Year Mortality Risk in Dementia Patients.

Zinc helps the brain work properly by supporting communication between brain cells and playing a role in memory, learning, and overall mental function. Using data from the TriNetX Research Network, researchers found that zinc deficiency raises the one-year mortality risk in dementia patients by 54%, with severe deficiency increasing the risk by 85%. Future studies will evaluate whether zinc supplementation can improve outcomes in dementia patients with low zinc levels.

Frontiers in Nutrition, March 2026

06/12/2026

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06/12/2026

Walk-Friendly Neighborhoods May Lower Fall Risk.

According to a study that included 27,346 older adults, access to parks and walking paths was linked to an 11% lower risk of falls. The finding adds to a growing body of research linking neighborhood design and public health.

Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, April 2026

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Wildfire Smoke Linked to More Severe Strokes.

Past research has found that short-term exposure to higher levels of fine particulate matter pollution from wildfires is associated with elevated cardiovascular risks, including stroke. According to a recent study involving 1,184 adults hospitalized for stroke between 2022 and 2023, wildfire smoke exposure was also linked to more severe strokes and greater functional disability at discharge.

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, April 2026

06/10/2026

Shock-Absorbing Insoles May Support Knee Recovery.

Meniscal tears are a common sports injury that can increase stress on the knee during jumping and landing movements. A recent study found that highly cushioned insoles reduced both impact forces and stress concentrations within the knee joint in individuals recovering from a meniscal tear injury.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 2026

06/09/2026

Mid-Back Treatment May Reduce Shoulder Pain.

Subacromial impingement is a shoulder condition in which the tendons of the rotator cuff become pinched between the top of the upper arm bone and the shoulder blade during movement, leading to pain and limited range of motion. A recent meta-analysis of data from twelve studies found that mobilization therapy applied to the mid-back to help restore scapular alignment resulted in improvements in pain and disability in subacromial impingement patients.

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, April 2026