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·August 23, 2020·8 min read

Selfies Could Be Used to Detect Heart Disease

A new artificial intelligence algorithm can detect a person's risk of heart disease by analyzing a selfie. The technology examines specific facial features, such as wrinkles, xanthelasmata, and the rings on the outer edges of the cornea, which are already known to be associated with heart disease, to determine a person's risk factor.

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·August 15, 2020·3 min read

Stress and Anger May Exacerbate Heart Failure

Anger and stress result in worse baseline diastolic pressure and function. Findings demonstrate a link between stress, anger, and an increased risk of a cardiac event.

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·July 28, 2020·4 min read

Pessimistic Outlook on Life Linked to Life Expectancy

Pessimistic people are more likely to die earlier from cardiovascular disease and other causes, but not from cancer than those who have a more optimistic outlook on life. However, optimists did not have a greater than average life expectancy.

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·May 11, 2020·6 min read

Men’s blood contains greater concentrations of enzyme that helps COVID-19 infect cells

Men have higher concentrations of ACE2 in their blood than women. As ACE2 enables coronavirus to infect cells, the findings may explain why men are more susceptible to COVID-19 infection than women.

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·March 30, 2020·4 min read

Air pollution linked to dementia and cardiovascular disease

Long-term air pollution exposure was associated with a higher risk of dementia. Ischemic heart disease and heart failure appeared to enhance the link between air pollution and dementia.

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·March 27, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19 linked to cardiac injury risk and worse outcomes for patients with heart conditions

COVID-19 can have fatal consequences for those with cardiovascular conditions and can also cause cardiac injury in patients without underlying heart conditions.

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·March 2, 2020·4 min read

Irregular sleep may increase risk of cardiovascular events

Inconsistent bedtimes and irregular sleep patterns could more than double the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

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·February 29, 2020·7 min read

Omega-3 fats do not protect against cancer

Studies reveal there is no demonstrable value in people taking omega 3 oil supplements for the prevention or treatment of cancer. Findings reveal there may be a slightly increased risk of men developing prostate cancer following long-term omega 3 consumption.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 25, 2020·4 min read

The effects of obesity mirror those of aging

Obesity's effects on cognitive decline, mobility, hypertension, and stress are similar to those of aging. Researchers argue that obesity should be considered a form of premature aging.

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·February 25, 2020·4 min read

Regular walnut consumption linked to health and longevity in women

Women in their late 50s and early 60s who eat at least two servings of walnuts per week had an increased likelihood of healthy aging compared to those who did not.

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·February 25, 2020·4 min read

A weak heart also damages the brain

Heart insufficiency has a negative impact on gray matter in the brain. Weak heart function was linked to decreased gray matter in areas of the brain associated with memory and learning, including the hippocampus and parietal medial cortex. This may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.