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…
Discover how managing five key cardiovascular risk factors before age 50 can dramatically extend your healthy years—this global study reveals how small changes now can have life-changing effects later. Study: Global Effect of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Estimates. Image Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine,…
It’s long been known that certain lifestyle and health factors increase the risk of heart disease — but a new study highlights that they could affect women more than men. Eight specific habits — diet, sleep, physical activity, smoking, body mass index, blood glucose, lipids and blood pressure — appear to have twice the impact…
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…
The study, which analysed data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants, examined the influence of 164 environmental factors and genetic risk scores for 22 major diseases on ageing, age-related diseases, and premature death. | X @Oxford_NDPH London: A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a variety of…
Friday, 21 February 2025, 12:37 Alzheimer’s is a treacherous disease. By the time symptoms appear, the brain has suffered the ravages of this type of dementia – the most widespread – for years without showing any signs of it. The main risk factor is age. The older we get, the more likely we are to…
A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater impact on health and premature death than our genes. The researchers used data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants to assess the influence…
Sitting might be slowly killing you, but your standing desk likely isn’t the solution. That’s according to Stephen Williams, a cardiologist at NYU Langone, who told The Post that being sedentary is just as harmful to your health as smoking. “When people come to the office and say that they have an active life because…
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WSBT) — As we head into February, doctors are reminding patients about the importance of taking care of their heart. With February being American Heart Month, it brings awareness of not only living a healthy lifestyle but to having more heart defibrillators in public areas. We spoke with Dr. Ashfaq Turk from…
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…