The role of a single molecule in obesity
A molecule called 27HC directly affects white adipose tissue and increases body fat, even if you eat a healthy diet.... Read More...
cardiovascular disease
Night owls may have 10 percent higher risk of early death
A study that spanned 6.5 years reveals night owls have a 10% increased risk of death over those who sleep and rise early. Keeping late hours is also associated with numerous health risks, social isolation, and increased risk of depression.... Read More...
Why stress and anxiety aren’t always bad
Stress and anxiety often play a helpful, not harmful, role in our daily lives. Experiencing stress can lead to higher levels of resilience when faced with new challenges, and anxiety can lead to action.... Read More...
Long work hours associated with increased risk of stroke
A correlation has been identified between working long hours for ten years and an increased risk of stroke, particularly in those aged under 50.... Read More...
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...
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...