As we grow older, it’s natural for the body to change – and the brain is no exception. After the age of 60, many people notice that their memory isn’t as sharp, learning new things takes longer, and decision-making can become harder. This is known as cognitive decline, and it’s something more and more people…
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…
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle-specifically, a diet rich in fibre but light on red/processed meat, regular exercise, not smoking, and sticking to a normal weight-is linked to a significantly lower risk of diverticulitis, finds a large long term study, published online in the journal Gut. What’s more, these 5 components seem to offset the effects of inherited…
Adopting multiple healthy habits can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, yet new research reveals that managing body weight remains the key driver, especially across different ethnic groups. Study: Prospective association of a Lifestyle Risk Factor Index with type 2 diabetes in the Multiethnic Cohort. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock In a recent study published…
A new study offers insight into the health and lifestyle indicators – including diet, physical activity and weight – that align most closely with healthy brain function across the lifespan. The study used machine learning to determine which variables best predicted a person’s ability to quickly complete a task without becoming distracted. Reported in The…
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…
In 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors, recommending they avoid obesity, stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, and limit alcohol intake. New research by ACS scientists shows a lifestyle aligned with these guidelines is associated with a lower mortality risk among non-smoking survivors of obesity-related…
ATLANTIC – The goal following a meeting on healthy eating and physical activity is to create a project for Atlantic, and write a grant for funding for the project. Erin Hudson, Community Development Director at Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO), said state officials pick four to five cities each year to collect information on access…
Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25). While factors such as diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have long been linked with heart…
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä’s Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a higher risk of metabolic low-grade inflammation. This condition increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which become more prevalent after…