Research Discoveries
(September 8, 2025)
Researchers found that two substances in the blood, usually used to check heart health, were also linked to a higher risk of developing cancer over time. This suggests that simple blood tests may provide clues about both heart and overall health.
(May 20, 2025)
This study found that signs of heart dysfunction, known as left ventricular injury (LVI), seen on MRI scans were linked to a higher risk of future stroke and dementia. These findings suggest that heart health may play an important role in long-term brain health.
(April 4, 2025)
This study found that living closer to walkable and social destinations is linked to better cognitive processing speed in older adults, but the benefits decrease with distance, and there was little effect on overall cognitive function.
(March 3, 2025)
Maintaining a regular sleep schedule with sufficient sleep may help increase longevity.
(February 3, 2025)
Researchers found that removing race and ethnicity as a variable from the MESA risk score for predicting coronary heart disease did not reduce its accuracy, highlighting the potential to make clinical algorithms more equitable and inclusive.
(December 19, 2024)
Long-term exposure to air pollution, particularly from vehicle exhaust and fine particles, significantly increases the risk of dangerous blood clots in veins that bring blood to the heart.
(December 16, 2024)
This study found that fluctuations in blood sugar levels over time are linked to declines in thinking and memory as people age, particularly in those with diabetes. Maintaining stable blood sugar may help protect brain health, with future research aiming to explore this further using advanced monitoring tools.
( November 1, 2023 )
Study reveals weight gain and slow walking pace increase chronic kidney disease risk in non-diabetic obese adults, emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy weight.
( November 1, 2023 )
The study explores the complex relationship between alcohol consumption and body fat distribution, revealing that heavy drinking and binge drinking are linked to higher fat levels around the heart and liver, while light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower fat levels in these areas.
( November 1, 2023 )
A study investigating the connection between red meat and inflammation found that while unprocessed red meat intake was initially associated with higher inflammation markers, this link disappeared when accounting for body weight. Surprisingly, processed red meat showed no significant association, and the research highlighted the complexity of these relationships, emphasizing the need for further exploration.
