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A woman walks on the beach as her long jacket floats in the wind

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Just 5 minutes a day of brisk walking could lower risk of irregular heartbeat

Brisk walking just five minutes a day could help lower the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, such as atrial fibrillation or tachycardia, new research suggests.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Why we should pay closer attention to how sleep affects heart health

The American Heart Association (AHA) recently released a scientific statement urging doctors and individuals to pay closer attention to the many ways in which sleep can impact cardiometabolic health.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Eating more potassium, not less salt may be key to regulating blood pressure

Increasing the ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet may be more effective for lowering blood pressure than simply reducing salt intake alone, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

32% of dementia cases could be linked to hearing loss

A study in older adults has found that hearing loss may increase dementia risk by almost one-third. The researchers suggest that treating hearing loss could delay, or even prevent, dementia for a large number of older adults.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Walking the dog, taking the stairs could help protect your heart

As little as 3 minutes of moderate incidental physical activity could potentially lower a person's risk for cardiovascular diseases and death, according to a new study.

Date: 2025/04/13 - 11:00

How can you avoid fractures, heart issues in your 60s? Diet may be the answer

'Prudent' dietary choices in a person's 60s was linked to a slightly lower risk of bone fractures and heart disease mortality in a recent study.

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Date: 2025/04/03 - 15:00

Spending less time in 2 deep sleep stages may contribute to Alzheimer’s

Spending lower proportions of time in two deep sleep stages — including REM sleep — may be linked to volume changes in critical brain regions that can be vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.

Date: 2025/04/02 - 19:00

Blood pressure patterns in early pregnancy tied to hypertension risk up to 14 years later

NIH-supported study reveals new risk group for future high blood pressure, heart disease.

Date: 2025/03/31 - 19:30

Social factors help explain worse cardiovascular health among adults in rural vs. urban communities

NIH-funded study reveals variables, such as poverty and education, that may underpin higher rates of heart disease and its risk factors.

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Date: 2025/03/31 - 16:00

Study suggests why ADHD might increase dementia risk

Adults with ADHD show changes such as higher iron accumulation in the brain — similar to early-stage dementia — which could explain the link between both conditions, a new study suggests.