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Calcium supplements tied to higher dementia risk for some women

August 18, 2016

Calcium supplements tied to higher dementia risk for some women

Some older women who take calcium supplements commonly recommended to ward off age-related bone damage may face an increased risk of developing dementia, a small study suggests.

Heart groups suggests people get up every now and then

August 16, 2016

Heart groups suggests people get up every now and then

People should get about 30 minutes of exercise each day to counteract the potentially harmful effects of being inactive for too long, according to a new statement from a leading U.S. heart group.

Researchers identify amount of exercise needed to lower risk of 5 diseases

August 10, 2016

Researchers identify amount of exercise needed to lower risk of 5 diseases

Doctors often tout how exercise can help ward off disease, but previous research hasn’t concluded just how much physical activity is needed to reap those benefits.

Smoking raises brain-lining hemorrhage risk more for women

August 10, 2016

Smoking raises brain-lining hemorrhage risk more for women

Smokers, especially female smokers, have a higher risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage - bleeding inside the lining of the brain - compared with nonsmokers, according to a new study.

Stroke, heart attack risk factors more severe in women before menopause, study suggests

August 3, 2016

Stroke, heart attack risk factors more severe in women before menopause, study suggests

Women may be at greater risk for stroke, heart disease and diabetes during perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause, suggests a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Lack of exercise costs world $67.5B and 5M lives a year

July 28, 2016

Lack of exercise costs world $67.5B and 5M lives a year

A study of one million people has found that physical inactivity costs the global economy $67.5 billion a year in healthcare and productivity losses, but an hour a day of exercise could eliminate most of that.

Blood clot deaths tied to hours of daily TV time

July 27, 2016

Blood clot deaths tied to hours of daily TV time

People who watch television for five or more hours a day have more than twice the risk of those who watch half as much TV to die of a blood clot in the lung, a large Japanese study suggests.

Minorities may not get best care after a stroke

July 25, 2016

Minorities may not get best care after a stroke

Minority patients in the U.S. may be less likely than white people to undergo procedures designed to prevent or treat strokes, a study suggests.

Pre-stroke lifestyle tied to long term risk of more strokes, dementia

July 22, 2016

Pre-stroke lifestyle tied to long term risk of more strokes, dementia

Having heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure before suffering a stroke may influence a person’s risk for a second stroke or dementia years later, according to a new study from the Netherlands.

Female smokers face the biggest risk for brain bleeds, study finds

July 21, 2016

Female smokers face the biggest risk for brain bleeds, study finds

Female smokers may be the most at risk for brain bleeds when compared to male smokers or non-smokers, a study released Thursday found.