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Date: 2024/11/13 - 20:00

Ultra-processed foods may accelerate biological aging

People who consume a lot of ultra-processed foods experience faster rates of biological aging, a recent study has found.

Date: 2024/11/11 - 22:00

Just 1 Hour of Weekly Exercise May Lower AFib Risk, but More Is Still Better

New research indicates that 1 hour of moderate exercise per week can help prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). While a small amount of exercise reduced AFib risk, study participants who exercised more reaped even greater benefits.

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Date: 2024/11/11 - 21:00

Low calcium, magnesium levels tied to poorer cognitive performance

Older adults with calcium and magnesium deficiencies also had poorer cognitive performance compared to peers with adequate micronutrient levels, a recent study has found.

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Date: 2024/11/09 - 15:00

Classic and green Mediterranean diets may help slow brain aging

The Mediterranean diet, and in particular the Green Mediterranean diet, may promote better blood sugar management and a younger brain age, a new trial suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/09 - 04:00

Abortion Rights Expanded in 7 States, But Change Will Take Time

Voters in 7 out of 10 states, including several red states, approved measures to protect abortion rights during the 2024 presidential election.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Where Harris and Trump Stand on 7 Key Healthcare Policy Issues

Drug prices, Obamacare, abortion, and Medicaid are among the healthcare issues Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have starkly different stances on during the 2024 presidential election.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Could COVID-19 Raise Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke? Study Offers Clues

New research suggests that COVID-19 infections may have long-term implications for cardiac health, such as increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Prioritizing Heart Health Could Lower Your Dementia Risk Later In Life

A new American Heart Association statement emphasizes the link between heart disease and cognitive decline. Prioritizing your heart health from childhood to midlife can help prevent dementia later in life.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Ozempic Microdosing Is Gaining Popularity. Does It Work for Weight Loss?

What health experts think of the growing Ozempic “microdosing” trend that claims taking very small doses of GLP-1 drugs can still help people lose weight with fewer side effects at a lower cost.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

How Ozempic, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain to Curb Substance Misuse

A recent study found significant reductions in opioid overdose and alcohol misuse among people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. These medications interact with a part of the brain that can help suppress appetite, which may also help curb addictive behaviors.