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·January 24, 2022·6 min read

Men Who Worry More May Develop Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors at Younger Ages

Middle-aged men who worry more or display traits associated with neuroticism are at greater biological risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes as they age.

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·December 20, 2021·6 min read

Gum Disease Increases Risk of Other Illness Such as Mental Health and Heart Conditions

People with periodontal disease have a 37% increased risk of developing anxiety, serious mental illness, and depression, and an 18% increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

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·December 4, 2021·3 min read

Elevated Heart Rate Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Older people who experience elevated heart rates are at increased risk for developing dementia, researchers report.

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·September 9, 2021·5 min read

Eating Peanuts May Lower Risk of Ischemic Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease

A study conducted on Japanese men and women found peanut consumption decreased the risk of cardiovascular disease and ischemic stroke.

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·August 28, 2021·2 min read

Light-to-Moderate Coffee Drinking Associated With Reduced Stroke Risk

Drinking up to three cups of coffee a day can help decrease the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease, researchers report.

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·August 23, 2021·3 min read

Alcohol Use in Young Adults Is Associated With Early Aging of Blood Vessels

Frequent consumption of alcohol during adolescence and young adulthood was associated with accelerated arterial stiffening, a precursor of cardiovascular disease.

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·August 18, 2021·6 min read

How Neuro-Immune Interactions Burn Deep Fat

Researchers identified the mechanisms in which neuro-immune processes trigger brain signals to instruct immune functions in visceral fat stores. The findings could pave the way for new treatments for obesity.

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·July 20, 2021·5 min read

Coffee Doesn’t Raise Your Risk for Heart Rhythm Problems

Contrary to popular belief, moderate coffee consumption does not increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias or other heart health problems. Researchers found daily coffee consumption was associated with a 3% lower risk of certain cardiac conditions. Findings add to the growing body of evidence that coffee consumption can help reduce the risk of several health problems including Parkinson's disease and some cancers.

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·June 24, 2021·5 min read

A Low Omega-3 Index Is Just as Strong a Predictor of Early Death as Smoking

People with lower EPA and DHA in red blood cell membranes, which correlates to lower scores on the Omega-3 index, were found to have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and ultimately a decrease in lifespan compared to those who scored higher on the omega-3 index.

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·June 21, 2021·5 min read

Men Who Perceive Their Marriage as Unsuccessful Are at High Risk for Premature Death

Men who complain of dissatisfaction in their marriages are at increased risk of premature death associated with cardiovascular events, a new study reports.

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·May 13, 2021·5 min read

Dementia Linked to Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease

A new large-scale study links smoking and cardiovascular disease to an increased risk of developing dementia. Smoking and cardiovascular disease impact memory and learning throughout adulthood, starting at age 18. Researchers say smoking has the biggest impact on cognitive function in women, while cardiovascular disease has a more detrimental impact on cognition in men.

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·March 17, 2021·3 min read

Heart Health Problems in Your 20s May Affect Thinking Skills Decades Later

High blood pressure, obesity, higher levels of cholesterol, and high blood sugar levels experienced by people in their 20s and 30s appear to have a negative impact on cognitive skills later in life.

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cardiovascular disease

Men Who Worry More May Develop Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors at Younger Ages

Gum Disease Increases Risk of Other Illness Such as Mental Health and Heart Conditions

Elevated Heart Rate Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia

Eating Peanuts May Lower Risk of Ischemic Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease

Light-to-Moderate Coffee Drinking Associated With Reduced Stroke Risk

Alcohol Use in Young Adults Is Associated With Early Aging of Blood Vessels

How Neuro-Immune Interactions Burn Deep Fat

Coffee Doesn’t Raise Your Risk for Heart Rhythm Problems

A Low Omega-3 Index Is Just as Strong a Predictor of Early Death as Smoking

Men Who Perceive Their Marriage as Unsuccessful Are at High Risk for Premature Death

Dementia Linked to Smoking and Cardiovascular Disease

Heart Health Problems in Your 20s May Affect Thinking Skills Decades Later

Brain Cell Genetics Illuminate Alzheimer’s Disease Pathways

Cerebellar Glia Influence Aggression Level

Placenta Plays A Key Role in Brain Development

Mirror Insight: Mice Show Glimpses of Self-Recognition

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