Switching to plant protein for dinner may reduce cardiovascular disease risk
Jun 04, 2021
Consuming low-quality carbohydrates and animal protein at dinner versus breakfast was linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Cardiovascular risk factors tied to depression risk in older adults
Apr 14, 2022
The findings were particularly strong in older women.
More intensive LDL-C lowering may cut recurrent stroke risk
Feb 22, 2022
More intensive LDL-C-lowering with statin-based therapies was linked to a reduced risk for recurrent stroke for patients with evidence of atherosclerosis.
Housework tied to higher cognitive function in older adults
Nov 23, 2021
The associations of housework with physical function and sensorimotor performance were intensity-dependent.
Healthy, plant-based diet tied to lower COVID-19 risk
Sep 13, 2021
The association seems to be particularly pronounced among individuals living in areas with higher socioeconomic deprivation.
Loneliness linked to use of high-risk meds in seniors
Aug 06, 2021
Loneliness was associated with the use of NSAIDs, pain medicine, sedatives, anti-anxiety meds and antidepressants.
Circulation of respiratory viruses low during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 23, 2021
Influenza activity decreased in March 2020 and remained low through May 2021. A decrease was seen in other viruses, with no increase until spring 2021.
Exercise linked to decrease in deaths, regardless of air pollution
Aug 16, 2021
In each PM2.5 stratum, moderate and high levels of exercise were associated with a reduced risk for death versus inactivity.
Cognitively stimulating jobs may lower risk for dementia
Aug 19, 2021
“A possible mechanism for this association is the finding that cognitive stimulation is associated with lower levels of plasma proteins that might inhibit axonogenesis and synaptogenesis and increase...
Regular physical activity can help cut pneumonia risk
Dec 16, 2021
The most physically active groups in the general population had a lower risk for incident pneumonia and pneumonia-related mortality.