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...
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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...
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Our Genes
Study reveals sleep deprivation is associated with lower DNA repair gene expression and more breaks in DNA. The damage to DNA may explain the increased risk of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases in those who are sleep deprived. ... Read More...
Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies
According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.... Read More...
Sleeping Less Than Six Hours May Increase Cardiovascular Risk
Researchers report sleeping less than six hours a night may increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who sleep the recommended eight hours per night.... Read More...
Zip Code or Genetic Code: Teasing Out Effects of Genes and Environment on Health
A new study of twins in the US sheds light on both the environmental and genetic risk factors for numerous diseases.... Read More...
The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed
Scientific research is helping to unlock the secrets behind why some people live to become super-agers. Researchers propose ways in which we can slow the aging process and extend our life spans.... Read More...
Your Postal Code May Influence Your Health
The area where you live may play a significant role in your risk for developing major diseases like cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular disease, a new study reports.... Read More...
Social Isolation Linked to Higher Risk of Death
Researchers report social isolation increases the risk of death, heart disease and cancer.... Read More...
Alzheimer’s Genetically Linked to Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers have identified specific points on chromosome 11 that increase the risks of developing both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's. The study reports managing cholesterol and triglyceride levels could help to reduce Alzheimer's risk.... Read More...
Chronic Inflammation Linked to Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s
A new study reveals carriers of the ApoE4 gene who have chronic inflammation are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Endurance Exercise Training Has Beneficial Effects on Gut Bacteria Composition
A new study reports six weeks of endurance exercise training has beneficial effects on gut bacteria composition. Researchers report exercise inflammation causing microbes decrease while microbes linked to enhanced metabolism increase.... Read More...