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Date: 2024/11/23 - 11:31

Daily walk may prolong lifespan

Every additional hour of walking per day could add up to 6 hours to a person's life, a recent study suggests, emphasizing the importance of staying active.

Date: 2024/11/20 - 02:00

Daily Walks Could Help You Live Over a Decade Longer

Taking daily walks could increase your life span by up to 11 years, new research finds. Here's how getting more movement can help significantly improve your overall health.

Date: 2024/11/03 - 18:50

Certain Arm Positions During Blood Pressure Checks May Lead to Inaccurate Results

New research shows that different arm positions can produce different blood pressure readings. Blood pressure readings taken when an arm is resting on a hard surface are slightly lower than when the arm is resting in a person's lap or hanging by their side.

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.

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Date: 2024/11/03 - 00:50

Carbs or fats for breakfast? Which is best for healthy weight in men vs women?

A recent study suggests that a carbohydrate-rich breakfast for men and a fat-rich breakfast for women may be best for maintaining a healthy weight, due to sex-specific metabolic differences.