How a brain care score can predict stroke risk across racial groups, study finds
A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham has found that the Brain Care Score (BCS) is a strong predictor of stroke risk…
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Living with food and financial insecurity may age the heart faster than recognised clinical risk factors
A new analytical study exploring how social determinants of health influence cardiac ageing has identified financial strain and food insecurity as the most potent contributors…
Feeling Overwhelmed? How Stress Could Elevate Your Stroke Risk
A recent study published in Neurology®, the journal of the American Academy of Neurology, on March 5, 2025, suggests that individuals living with chronic stress,…
Emory Study Reveals Higher Heart Disease Rates in Black Women Linked to Childhood Trauma
Recent research from Emory University has revealed that childhood trauma may cause physiological alterations in the hearts of Black women, leading to more severe cardiovascular…
Association Between Depression and Increased Risk of Chronic Physical Illnesses
Adults with a history of depression are found to develop long-term physical conditions approximately 30% more rapidly than those without depression, as revealed by research…
Research Identifies New Connection between Dietary Habits, Depression, and Alzheimer’s Disease
Recent research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has illuminated the potential impact of diet on the risk factors for both depression and Alzheimer’s disease (AD).…
Climate Shift Tied to Higher Likelihood of Salmonella Incidents
Recent research from the University of Surrey has underscored the effects of climate change on the spread of Salmonella, building on prior findings that weather…
Higher Incidence of Suicidal Behaviour Among Construction Workers
Male construction workers exhibit a 50 per cent elevated risk of engaging in suicide attempts and actual suicides, as evidenced by research from the University…
Consuming Coffee Could Aid in Preventing Cognitive Deterioration Among Individuals with Atrial Fibrillation
Recent research, published on December 14, 2024, in the Journal of the American Heart Association—a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the American Heart Association—suggests that consuming…
Even Moderate Exercise Can Lower the Risk of Common Heart Conditions
A new study spearheaded by researchers at NYU Langone Health has demonstrated that incorporating just an additional hour of physical activity each week may diminish…
People with Schizophrenia Face Over Four Times Higher Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
The lifetime risk of experiencing a sudden and unexpected death from a cardiovascular cause, known as sudden cardiac death, is more than four times greater…
Thrive and Reflect: Studies Link Healthy Practices to Enhanced Cognitive Well-being
A study published on October 23, 2024, in the online edition of Neurology®, a journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that middle-aged individuals…