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13 Aug
Taking the Stairs May Lower Your Risk of Dying from Heart Disease
In a large, new analysis, people who regularly climbed stairs had a significantly lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and were less likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or heart failure.
12 Aug
Endometriosis Linked to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A study of nearly 3 million women found those with endometriosis had a 46% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
11 Aug
Study Finds Undisclosed Chemicals in Most Personal Care Products
A study of 113 personal care and cleaning products found nearly all contained chemicals not disclosed on the label, and most contained at least one undisclosed chemical with known or suspected health hazards.
Processed Foods Linked To Prostate Cancer Risk
Ultra-processed foods might be linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer, a new study says.
Men who ate the most ultra-processed foods had as much as a 34% higher risk of prostate cancer, compared to those who ate less, researchers reported recently in the American Journal of Medicine.
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Screen Time Is Not All Bad For Kids' Brains
More screen time isn’t always bad for kids' brains.
It may even have some surprising benefits, according to a new study from Finland published in the journal Pediatric Exercise Science.
Researchers followed 260 children for eight years, tracking their physical activity, sedentary behavior and screen time from childhood...
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Sleep Disturbances Linked To Genetic Alzheimer's Risk
A person’s sleep patterns could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says.
A greater number of micro-awakenings during sleep is linked to a greater genetic risk for Alzheimer’s, researchers reported recently in the journal Sleep.
In fact, more frequent micro-awakenings go hand in hand with t...
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Pre-K Sets Kids Up For School Success, Study Says
Parents who want their kids to do great at school should get them into pre-kindergarten, a new study suggests.
Children who attend public school pre-K perform better academically through high school compared to kids who stay home with their family, researchers reported recently in the journal Early Childhood Research Quarterly.
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Expect Other Seniors To Act Their Age? Then Expect Problems With Your Own Memory, Study Says
They say you’re as old as you feel, but you also might be as old as you expect other seniors to behave, a new study says.
Older folks who have strong beliefs about “acting one’s age” tend to report more memory problems, researchers reported Aug. 10 in the International Journal of Behavioral Development.
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Rare Bacteria In Coastal Waters Has Killed 7 This Summer
At least seven people in Florida and Louisiana have died in recent weeks from a rare bacteria that can destroy skin and tissue.
Louisiana reported five deaths so far this year, while Florida recorded its second death of the year from Vibrio vulnificus, reports USA Today.
In each of the last 10 years, one perso...
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