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·October 15, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·September 16, 2018·4 min read

Mixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women’s Hormones

Researchers say parabens and other chemicals found in common cosmetic products may negatively impact a woman's hormone levels, increasing the risk for certain diseases.

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·September 14, 2018·3 min read

Anti-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Early Death

Researchers report following an anti-inflammatory diet can help lower the risks of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.

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·August 31, 2018·3 min read

Stroke Doubles Dementia Risk

According to a new study, people who have suffered a stroke are twice as likely to develop dementia.

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·July 6, 2018·5 min read

It’s Official – Spending Time Outside is Good For You

A new study backs up previous findings that spending time outside and living close to nature has significant physical and mental health benefits.

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·June 27, 2018·6 min read

Don’t Let Depression Keep You From Exercising

Researchers say exercise is crucial to the overall health of those with depression. The study reveals people with higher levels of fitness during middle age were significantly less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, even if they were diagnosed with depression.

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·June 19, 2018·4 min read

Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death

A new study reports being married may be good for your health. Researchers report single people are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than married people. The risks were significantly higher for those who have never married.

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·May 29, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Social Stress and Shortened Lifespan: Mouse Study

In mice, social stress can increase risk factors for cardiovascular disease and shorten life span, researchers report.

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·May 21, 2018·7 min read

Vascular Risk Interacts with Amyloid Levels to Increase Age Related Cognitive Decline

Vascular risk factors appear to have a negative synergistic effect with amyloid beta levels in the brain, researchers report. The study suggests a combination of increased vascular risk and higher amyloid levels in the brain can predict more rapid cognitive decline during aging.

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·April 17, 2018·4 min read

Using AI to Detect Heart Disease

Researchers apply deep learning algorithms to help measure physiological changes linked to heart disease.

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·April 13, 2018·6 min read

More Than Five Drinks a Week Could Shorten Lifespan

A new study reveals drinking more than five pints of beer or glasses of wine per week could decrease life expectancy. Drinking more than 10 alcoholic drinks a week is linked to a one to two year shortened life expectancy, researchers report.

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·February 5, 2018·4 min read

Low Levels of Alcohol May Be Good For the Brain

According to researchers, a small alcoholic drink each day may be beneficial for brain health. Using mice, researchers found low levels of alcohol consumption is associated with less brain inflammation and a more effective glymphatic system. This allows CSF to flow more efficiently through the brain and remove waste that can lead to neurodegenerative diseases.