Study: Association of life’s essential 8 score with incidence of atrial fibrillation: The Framingham heart study. Image Credit: Magic mine / Shutterstock

Poor lifestyle habits nearly double your chance of developing AFib

Adults with poor Life’s Essential 8 scores faced significantly higher atrial fibrillation risk, suggesting that heart-healthy habits could be key to preventing this common arrhythmia. Study: Association of life’s essential 8 score with incidence of atrial fibrillation: The Framingham heart study. Image Credit: Magic mine / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the American Journal of…

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Effects of Daily Kombu (Laminaria japonica) Intake on Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adult Japanese: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Image Credit: boommaval / Shutterstock

Eating kombu daily enhances gut health and heart markers in men

New research reveals that eating kombu seaweed daily may help Japanese men lose body fat and improve their gut bacteria, without affecting thyroid health or causing adverse effects. Effects of Daily Kombu (Laminaria japonica) Intake on Body Composition, Blood Pressure, and Fecal Microbiota in Healthy Adult Japanese: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Image Credit: boommaval / Shutterstock In…

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Weight-loss lifestyle changes slow bone loss in older adults

Weight-loss lifestyle changes slow bone loss in older adults

A study reveals that a calorie-restricted Mediterranean diet paired with physical activity preserves bone health in older adults with metabolic syndrome—especially women—highlighting a promising approach to prevent age-related osteoporosis. Study: Mediterranean Diet, Physical Activity, and Bone Health in Older Adults: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. Image Credit: Shutterstock AI Generator / Shutterstock.com A recent…

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Study: 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association. Image Credit: Mr Dasenna / Shutterstock

Lifestyle choices are driving America’s heart disease epidemic, AHA warns

Despite medical advances, America’s heart disease crisis worsens—alarming new data reveals how lifestyle choices, racial disparities, and rising obesity rates are driving an unprecedented public health challenge. Study: 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association. Image Credit: Mr Dasenna / Shutterstock In a recent report published…

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Study: Association between life’s essential 8 and bone mineral density among adults aged 20–59 years. Image Credit: April stock / Shutterstock

How cardiovascular health influences bone density

A heart-healthy lifestyle might be the key to stronger bones—new research uncovers how cardiovascular health impacts bone mineral density across different age and health groups. Study: Association between life’s essential 8 and bone mineral density among adults aged 20–59 years. Image Credit: April stock / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers examined…

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Combined lifestyle factors and metabolic syndrome risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Combined lifestyle factors and metabolic syndrome risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Saklayen MG. The Global Epidemic of the Metabolic Syndrome. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2018;20:12. Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Huang PL. A comprehensive definition for metabolic syndrome. Dis Model Mech. 2009;2:231–7. Article  CAS  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Esposito K, Chiodini P, Colao A, Lenzi A, Giugliano D. Metabolic syndrome and risk of cancer: a…

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