Eating blueberries every day improves heart health
Eating 150 grams of blueberries a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15%.... Read More...
cardiovascular disease
Adult-onset inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher mortality
Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis during adulthood has been linked to a 50% higher mortality rate and shorter life expectancy in those over 50. The increased risk of death remained after the introduction of therapies aimed at treating the conditions but decreased over time.... Read More...
A cup of Joe and you’re good to go! Under 6 a day and you’re A-OK
Drinking more than six cups of coffee per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. ... Read More...
Everyday stress may boost blood vessel dysfunction in people with depression
Exposure to everyday stressors may result in impairments in endothelial function for patients with major depressive disorder. The findings reveal a possible reason for the association between stress, depression and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.... Read More...
Poor sense of smell associated with nearly 50% higher risk for death in 10 years
Poor olfaction is correlated with higher long-term mortality in older adults, particularly in those with good health at baseline. Dementia, Parkinson's disease and weight loss may be possible drivers for the higher mortality rates, but around 70% of cases are unexplained. ... Read More...
Stressed at work and trouble sleeping? It’s more serious than you think
Study adds to a growing body of evidence that stress in the workplace, coupled with impaired sleep, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary mortality, especially in hypersensitive workers.... Read More...
Low cholesterol linked to higher risk of bleeding stroke in women
Low levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides have been linked to an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke in women. ... Read More...
Transgender men and women may have higher heart attack risk
Transgender men have a four times higher risk of heart attack than cisgender women, and twice the rate of heart attack than cisgender males. For transgender women, the risk of heart attack is twice the risk as in cisgender women. However, there is no significant difference in risk between transgender women and cisgender males.... Read More...
Eating Red and Processed Meats, Even in Small Amounts, May Increase Death Risk
Combined total intake of both red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease deaths.... Read More...
Higher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of mortality
Consumption of high levels of sugar-sweetened beverages is positively associated with total and cardiovascular disease mortality in women.... Read More...
Heavy Smoking Can Damage Vision
A new study reports those who smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day have a reduced ability to discriminate contrast and colors compared to non smokers. ... Read More...
Does Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduce Dementia?
A new study reports controlling blood pressure has a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment, a precursor of dementia.... Read More...