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Ironman performance: How age, climate, and geography make or break success

Ironman study reveals how race location, climate, and participant demographics influence performance, with findings offering key guidance for triathletes aiming for top results.

10 Dec 2024

Key plasma proteins signal critical periods in brain aging

Researchers identified 13 plasma proteins linked to brain aging, uncovering dynamic patterns and biomarkers for early intervention in aging-related brain health.

10 Dec 2024

Tea, apples, and chocolate proven to support liver health

A flavonoid-rich diet, including apples, tea, and dark chocolate, significantly lowers the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and improves liver health biomarkers. These findings highlight the potential of dietary flavonoids in combating liver fat accumulation and inflammation.

9 Dec 2024

Research uncovers dietary patterns influencing Mediterranean Diet adherence

Portuguese researchers explore olive oil consumption and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, revealing key barriers and consumer patterns. The findings highlight the need for tailored strategies to promote this health-promoting lifestyle.

9 Dec 2024

How lifestyle and health shape your dementia risk

New RAND research identifies early predictors of cognitive impairment and dementia using a nationally representative U.S. dataset, highlighting the role of modifiable factors and baseline cognitive health in prevention and intervention strategies.

9 Dec 2024

Women skip post-stroke medications more often than men, study reveals

Women, especially Mexican Americans, are more likely than men to skip critical post-stroke medications, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to improve adherence and reduce stroke recurrence.

9 Dec 2024

Unprocessed red meat and weight loss: Is it a healthy choice?

Unprocessed red meat can be part of a healthy weight maintenance diet after rapid weight loss, with no adverse effects on metabolism or cardiovascular health. This study finds similar outcomes with diets including 25g or 150g of red meat daily.

9 Dec 2024

X-chromosome study reveals hidden genetic links to Alzheimer’s disease

A groundbreaking study explores the overlooked X-chromosome’s role in Alzheimer’s disease, revealing seven genetic loci linked to neurodegenerative decline and cognitive reserve.

9 Dec 2024

Genetic factors increase prostate cancer risk for African men

Early testing is key to addressing the rise in cases of prostate cancer in Africa - and it doesn't have to be an invasive procedure.

6 Dec 2024

Activating a protein signaling pathway slows prostate cancer growth

A special protein can play a key role in the fight against certain types of prostate cancer. This is shown in a study by an international research group led from Umeå University, Sweden.

5 Dec 2024

Creatine and resistance workouts combat sarcopenia

Combining creatine supplementation with resistance training boosts muscle strength, lean mass, and cognitive health in older adults, offering a safe and effective strategy against sarcopenia.

4 Dec 2024

Holistic lifestyle interventions outshine drugs in preventing cardiometabolic diseases

Comprehensive lifestyle interventions prevent cardiometabolic diseases effectively but face challenges in routine care and require supportive policies for lasting impact.

3 Dec 2024

Greening cities saves lives and transforms urban health

Increasing urban green spaces in Italy could prevent 28,433 deaths annually, highlighting their critical role in reducing mortality and improving public health.

2 Dec 2024

Heart health benefits soar with regular sleep schedules, research finds

Irregular sleep patterns significantly increase the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), with higher sleep regularity associated with reduced cardiovascular risks. This large UK Biobank study underscores the need to prioritize sleep regularity in public health and clinical guidelines.

1 Dec 2024

Men face sharper brain aging from obesity and heart risks

Obesity and cardiovascular risk factors accelerate brain volume loss, with males experiencing earlier and more significant impacts, highlighting the importance of early interventions to prevent neurodegeneration.

1 Dec 2024

Star power eclipses science in obesity discussions on social media

Celebrity tweets about obesity and weight loss attract far more positive engagement than those from medical authorities, underscoring their potential as powerful health messengers.

1 Dec 2024

Ultra-processed foods increase active psoriasis risk, study shows

This study highlights a significant link between high ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and active psoriasis, independent of BMI and other factors. The findings emphasize UPFs' contribution to proinflammatory pathways in individuals with this chronic skin condition.

1 Dec 2024