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American Heart Association

·October 10, 2022·3 min read

91% Of Parents Say Their Family Is Less Stressed When They Eat Together

91% of parents say their family is less stressed when they eat together, and 64% of adults report they wish they could share a meal together with their families more often. Researchers say connecting with others, stress reduction, and taking time to slow down are the biggest benefits of a shared family meal time.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 3, 2023·6 min read

A Good Night’s Sleep May Make It Easier to Stick To Exercise and Diet Goals

People who reported better quality of sleep health during a 12-month program of weight loss and exercise were more likely to follow the diet's caloric restrictions and exercise regime than those who had poor sleep health, researchers report.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 15, 2021·3 min read

Adding Omega-3 Based Medication to Statins May Lower Stroke Risk

Adding icosapent ethyl, a triglyceride-lowering medication that is high in the omega 3 fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid, in combination with statins helped to reduce stroke risk by 36% in those with cardiovascular disease.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·July 19, 2019·5 min read

Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Astronauts do not feel dizzy or faint during post-flight exercise, so long as they participate in certain types of exercise in space and receive IV fluids when they return to earth. The findings could have implications for people postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

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·June 21, 2017·5 min read

Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Study reports breastfeeding significantly reduces a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to those who did not breastfeed their babies.

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·November 8, 2023·7 min read

Cannabis Use Linked to Heightened Heart Risk

Recent studies indicate that regular marijuana use may increase the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart attack. Researchers found that daily marijuana users had a 34% increased risk of developing heart failure, with coronary artery disease being a likely pathway.

Featured Neuroscience

·September 8, 2021·4 min read

Clues to Brain Health May Lie in the Gut

Researchers evaluate the role of the gut-brain axis in relation to health conditions and report on how gut-based interventions could provide relief for some mental health disorders.

Featured Neurology

·February 13, 2018·4 min read

Congenital Heart Defects Linked to Dementia

According to researchers, people with congenital heart defects have an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. Researchers report those born with congenital heart disease are 2.6 times more likely to develop dementia symptoms by the age of 65.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 6, 2023·9 min read

Depression and Negative Mental States Affect Heart Health

Emerging research underscores the profound connection between mental health and heart disease, with depression and anxiety hastening the onset of cardiovascular risk factors. Findings from two preliminary studies suggest that psychological conditions not only distress the mind but also have tangible effects on physical health, potentially leading to heart attacks or strokes.

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·October 8, 2019·8 min read

Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors

Owning a dog was associated with a 33% lower risk of death for heart attack survivors who lived alone, and a 27% reduced risk for those who suffered a stroke, compared to those who did not own a pet. Additionally, dog ownership was linked to a 24% reduced risk of all-cause mortality and a 31% reduced risk of death by heart attack or stroke.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 4, 2021·5 min read

Earlier Onset of High Blood Pressure Affects Brain Structure and May Increase Dementia Risk

A new study reveals an association between high blood pressure in a person's thirties and forties to smaller brain size and an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 1, 2022·4 min read

Early Menopause May Raise Risk of Dementia Later in Life

Women who experience menopause before the age of 40 are significantly more likely to develop dementia later in life than women who began menopause aged 50 or older.

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American Heart Association

91% Of Parents Say Their Family Is Less Stressed When They Eat Together

A Good Night’s Sleep May Make It Easier to Stick To Exercise and Diet Goals

Adding Omega-3 Based Medication to Statins May Lower Stroke Risk

Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space: Findings may help others with fainting issues

Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Cannabis Use Linked to Heightened Heart Risk

Clues to Brain Health May Lie in the Gut

Congenital Heart Defects Linked to Dementia

Depression and Negative Mental States Affect Heart Health

Earlier Onset of High Blood Pressure Affects Brain Structure and May Increase Dementia Risk

Early Menopause May Raise Risk of Dementia Later in Life

Wasabi Compound Enhances Memory

Genes Associated with Earlier and Higher Reproduction Linked to Accelerated Aging

Novel Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Shows Promise

Brain’s Response to Crucial Language Hub Removal: New Insights

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