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Every 1.1 Serving of Red Meat May Increase ASCVD Risk by 22%
A new observational study by a research team from Tufts University in Medford, U.S., found that people aged 65 and over, who eat red meat, have higher risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). For the study, the scientists analyzed data for almost 4,000...
Study: Vegans Who Lift Weights Have Stronger Bones
According to a study, recently conducted by a research team from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, vegans who do strength training have stronger bones compared to those who do other types of exercise, like cycling or swimming. For their study, the researchers...
Flavanols in Cocoa May Help Reduce Blood Pressure
A new study, published in the Frontiers journal, finds that flavanols in cocoa can be effective in lowering blood pressure in people with ideal blood pressure, but not when it was already low, as well as reduce arterial stiffness. For the current study, researchers...
Even Moderate Physical Activity Positively Influences the Brain
According to recent research, published in Neurology, certain areas of the brain are larger in physically active people than in those who are less active. That's why the scientists conclude that even moderate physical activity has a positive effect on the brain. In...
Eating Strawberries Regularly May Protect Brain from Alzheimer’s
A new study, conducted by researchers from Rush University in Chicago, U.S., suggests that eating strawberries may help protect the brain from Alzheimer's by reducing inflammation. In the study, the scientists examined the brain's of 575 deceased patients with an...
Early Exposure to Antibiotics May Lead to Developing Asthma and Allergies
A new study, conducted by researchers from Rutgers University, U.S., finds that early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy microbiota in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies. The research team carried out an experiment that consisted of three parts...
More Bright-colored Fruits and Vegetables May Boost Women’s Health
In a recent review of several studies investigating the effect of diet on autoimmune conditions in women, researchers found that intake of pigmented carotenoids may play a crucial role in preventing visual and cognitive loss. The analysis of the available data showed...
Frequent Daytime Napping Linked to High Blood Pressure in Adults
According to recent research, published by the American Heart Association, frequent daytime napping in adults is associated with a 12% increased risk of developing high blood pressure and a 24% increased risk of having a stroke. For the current study, the researchers...
“Youth” Protein Might Be Key for Prevention of Age-related Eye Diseases
A new mouse-model study, conducted by the National Eye Institute, finds that the loss of a certain protein could cause retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells to stop nourishing and recycling photoreceptor cells. The research team also finds that the “youth” protein,...
A VR App May Help in Treatment of Five Common Phobias
Researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand developed and trialed an app-based virtual reality (VR) system that helps treat five common phobias such as fear of flying, fear of heights, fear of spiders, fear of dogs, and fear of needles. For their trial,...
Study: Sunlight May Trigger Food-Seeking Hormones in Humans
Recent research, published in the Journal Nature Metabolism, suggests that ultraviolet light (UVB) in the sun’s rays can stimulate the release of hormones in men which leads to food-seeking behavior and increases food intake. For the study, the research team analyzed...
Vitamin B6 Supplements May Help Relieve Anxiety and Depression
In a new study, researchers from the University of Reading, UK, examined the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and found that after taking the supplement for a month they reported feeling less anxious and depressed. For the study, the researchers...
