Environmental and social factors could increase the likelihood of heart disease and stroke development

12 April 2024

Recent research of significant importance published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an accessible, peer-reviewed journal, suggests that individuals residing in areas plagued…

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Impoverished areas associated with increased risk of dementia and accelerated brain ageing

5 April 2024

Residing in less affluent areas is associated with both quicker brain ageing and a heightened risk of developing dementia early in life, irrespective of an…

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Young adults who experience migraines, along with other unconventional risk factors, may face an increased risk of stroke

3 April 2024

Adults under the age of 35 to 45 may face a higher risk of stroke from less conventional risk factors like migraines than from traditional…

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Factors contributing to the increased risk of frailty in old age vary between men and women

3 April 2024

Elderly individuals diagnosed with frailty syndrome require prioritization in primary healthcare settings due to their heightened susceptibility to falls, hospitalizations, disability, and premature mortality. This…

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Abdominal fat may affect brain health and cognitive functions in individuals with a high risk of Alzheimer’s

26 March 2024

Researchers at Rutgers Health have identified that abdominal fat’s detrimental effects on brain health and cognitive abilities tend to be more significant in middle-aged men…

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Engaging in 20-25 minutes of physical exercise daily can mitigate the mortality risks associated with extended periods of sitting

15 March 2024

Recent research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that incorporating a mere 20-25 minutes of physical activity into one’s daily routine could…

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Older adults with a history of stroke are at a heightened risk of experiencing depression induced by the pandemic

3 March 2024

A recent longitudinal study conducted by the University of Toronto has shed light on the significant mental health impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had…

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Higher levels of thyroid hormone linked to increased risk of cognitive disorders in older adults

3 March 2024

A recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine has established a correlation between elevated levels of thyroid hormone, known as thyrotoxicosis, and a heightened risk…

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Study finds that the risk for dementia varies by ethnicity

17 February 2024

A recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Naaheed Mukadam and colleagues from University College London, UK, reveals that certain modifiable risk…

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