Heart healthy indicators and behaviors in adolescents linked to better cognitive function

Heart healthy indicators and behaviors in adolescents linked to better cognitive function

Credit: olia danilevich from Pexels Cardiovascular health behaviors and overall cardiovascular health were directly associated with adolescent brain development and cognitive function, according to UTHealth Houston research published recently in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity. Led by first author Augusto César F. De Moraes, Ph.D., MS, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology…

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Socioeconomic inequality linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration

Socioeconomic inequality linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration

Stratified analysis consequences of the connection between incident AMD with socioeconomic status among healthy lifestyle score (A), smoking status (B), alcohol drinking (C), and physical activity (D) subgroup. Credit: Huixun Jia, Shanghai General Hospital A recent study conducted by researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and Fudan University has revealed a significant…

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Lifestyle intervention from childhood to adolescence affects metabolism even years later, finds study

Lifestyle intervention from childhood to adolescence affects metabolism even years later, finds study

Credit: iScience (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110295 A new study from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) uncovers how early lifestyle changes can have long-lasting impacts. A diet and physical activity intervention in childhood and adolescence was found to profoundly influence metabolism even years later. The Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children (PANIC) study is the first…

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