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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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·August 23, 2019·4 min read

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Those who own dogs may have a boost when it comes to cardiovascular health. Researchers found pet owners report better physical wellbeing than those who don't own a pet. Dog owners had a significant improvement in cardiovascular health, physical fitness, and diet over owners of other types of pets.

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·May 7, 2019·5 min read

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.

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·April 7, 2019·5 min read

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.

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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 21, 2017·5 min read

Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Study reports breastfeeding significantly reduces a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke compared to those who did not breastfeed their babies.

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·June 10, 2015·3 min read

Brain Changes Reflect Higher Risk of Stroke in Women Who Experience More Nighttime Hot Flashes

A new study examines the connection between hot flashes in menopause and brain health.

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·June 4, 2013·3 min read

Heart Health Matters to Your Brain

New research finds an increased risk for cognitive decline in patients with cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

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·January 31, 2013·3 min read

Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Sparks Surprising Impact

Adverse Psychosocial Factors in Childhood Are Associated With Worse Midlife Learning and Memory

Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Sparks Surprising Impact

The Brain’s Immune Cells Can Be Triggered to Slow Down Alzheimer’s Disease

Enzyme Drives Cognitive Decline in Mice, Provides New Target for Alzheimer’s

Adverse Psychosocial Factors in Childhood Are Associated With Worse Midlife Learning and Memory

Artificial Neural Networks Learn Better When They Spend Time Not Learning at All

Novel Deep Learning Method May Help Predict Cognitive Function

Lullabyte Project Investigates the Influence of Music on the Process of Falling Asleep

Robot Sleeves for Kids With Cerebral Palsy

525-Million-Year-Old Fossil Defies Textbook Explanation for Brain Evolution

What Octopus and Human Brains Have in Common

Neurofeedback Shows Promise for Addressing ‘Chemo Brain’

New Method Enables Long-Lasting Imaging of Rapid Brain Activity in Individual Cells Deep in the Cortex

Researchers Create Most Realistic Computer Models of Brain Cells

The Green Mediterranean Diet Reduces Twice as Much Visceral Fat as the Mediterranean Diet and 10% More Than a Healthy Diet

New Study Maps the Development of the 20 Most Common Psychiatric Disorders

How You Help a Child Go to Sleep Is Related to Their Behavioral Development

Key Factors Identified for Regeneration of Brain Tissue

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

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Everyday stress may boost blood vessel dysfunction in people with depression

Transgender men and women may have higher heart attack risk

Don’t Let Depression Keep You From Exercising

Breastfeeding May Reduce Mother’s Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Brain Changes Reflect Higher Risk of Stroke in Women Who Experience More Nighttime Hot Flashes

Heart Health Matters to Your Brain

More Links Found Between Schizophrenia and Cardiovascular Disease

Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Sparks Surprising Impact

Adverse Psychosocial Factors in Childhood Are Associated With Worse Midlife Learning and Memory

Key Factors Identified for Regeneration of Brain Tissue

The Real Benefits of Walking in a Winter Wonderland

The Green Mediterranean Diet Reduces Twice as Much Visceral Fat as the Mediterranean Diet and 10% More Than a Healthy Diet

Skipping Meals, Fasting and Eating Meals Too Closely Together May Be Linked to Increased Mortality Risk

Educational Background and Previous Brain Injury May Be Associated With Higher Risk of Frontotemporal Dementia

New Study Maps the Development of the 20 Most Common Psychiatric Disorders

How You Help a Child Go to Sleep Is Related to Their Behavioral Development

Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Sparks Surprising Impact

Adverse Psychosocial Factors in Childhood Are Associated With Worse Midlife Learning and Memory

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