Memory Decline Tied to Lifestyle Factors
Memory decline was slower for older adults who had a healthy lifestyle, even for people with high genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease, data from a Chinese study showed. People 60 and older who had at least four of six favorable lifestyle factors — healthy diet, exercise, social contact, cognitive activity, and no smoking or drinking […]
Can a Healthy Lifestyle Prevent IBD?
Adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle may prevent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to findings from an analysis of three prospective U.S. cohort studies, which were validated in three external European cohorts. In the primary analysis, maintaining low modifiable risk scores — based on risk factors including body mass index, smoking status, use of non-steroidal […]
Diet and exercise for obese mothers protects cardiovascular risk in infants
A lifestyle intervention of diet and exercise in pregnancy protects against cardiovascular risk in infants, a new study has found. The study, published recently in the International Journal of Obesity by researchers from King’s College London and funded by the British Heart Foundation, found that 3-year-old children were more likely to exhibit risk factors for […]
Diet change may make biggest impact on reducing heart risk in people with hypertension
Among several lifestyle changes that may reduce cardiovascular disease, adopting the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet may have the greatest impact for young and middle-aged adults with stage 1 hypertension, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2022, held Sept. 7-10, 2022, in San Diego. The meeting […]
Healthier Lifestyle Maintained After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery patients tended to maintain healthier lifestyle habits compared with peers who were eligible but had not received this treatment, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). People approximately 7 years out of bariatric surgery reported more moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) than those who were eligible but did not […]
Seven healthy habits linked to lower risk of dementia in those with genetic risk
Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according to research published in the May 25, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The seven cardiovascular and brain health factors, known as the […]
Longevity Without Alzheimer’s Tied to Lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle was tied to a longer life but the extra years did not mean more time living with Alzheimer’s dementia, a prospective study showed. People who had four or five healthy lifestyle factors — spanning diet, cognitive activity, physical exercise, smoking, and alcohol patterns — at age 65 lived longer than their counterparts […]
Focus on emotions is key to improving heart health in people living with obesity
People living with obesity who attended a non-judgemental and personalised lifestyle modification programme improved their cardiovascular and mental health during just 10 weeks, according to a study presented today at EuroHeartCare — ACNAP Congress 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1 Participants lost weight and achieved benefits in anxiety and […]
What Relieves Stress Fast? How to Relieve Stress Naturally
How to relieve stress comes down to a healthy lifestyle, dietary changes, and changing your thought process. There is no fast-fix cure for stress, and no method is a universal solution. Stress is a product of long-standing stimuli that have slowly but surely broken your body. Hence, resolution strategies take time to work as well. […]