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GLP-1 use may not lead to as much muscle loss as some expert feared
One potential drawback associated with GLP-1 medications is that weight loss not only includes fat loss, but muscle loss as well, with some studies finding that about 30% of the weight loss from GLP-1s may be contributed to loss of lean mass, or muscle mass. Now, a new study published in the International Journal of […]
Both very low and very high heart rates are significantly associated with stroke risk, study finds
A study presented at the European Stroke Organization Conference (ESOC) 2026 suggests that both very low and very high resting heart rates are linked with an increased risk of stroke. As the largest population-level study to examine this relationship, the findings challenge the assumption that lower heart rates are always a sign of good cardiovascular […]
From brain health to diabetes: 3 reasons to get your vitamin D levels checked
Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is often touted as a cure-all, but does its hype live up to the evidence? Medical News Today has compiled three of the latest pieces of research investigating the benefits of Vitamin D and summarized their key findings. Read more Source: Medical News Today
Maintaining a healthy heart may require regular doses of positivity
Positive psychology interventions such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and optimism training can consistently improve blood pressure, inflammation markers, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors within a matter of weeks, a recent study has found. However, since these benefits are associated with lifestyle changes such as eating healthier and greater physical activity, the researchers suggest that […]
AHA identifies 10 key factors to lower dementia and stroke risk
In a statement published last week, the American Heart Association outlined how promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, improving environmental conditions, and expanding access to health, social, and mental health care can protect brain health and reduce the risk of stroke and dementia. Read more Source: Medical News Today
Limit ultra-processed foods to lower risk of heart disease, say experts
People who eat more ultra-processed food (UPF) have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. The report, by a group of cardiology experts from across Europe, brings together the results of all research on UPFs and cardiovascular disease that has been published to date. […]
New blood-thinning drug cuts second stroke risk without bleeding trade-off
Research suggests the investigational drug asundexian could reduce the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke in those who have recently experienced a stroke or high risk transient ischemic attack (TIA). Unlike many existing anti-clotting treatments, it did not increase major or intracranial bleeding, addressing a major limitation of current therapies. Read more Source: Medical News Today
How physical activity is linked to well-being in daily life
Movement is good for us, as we all know. But many people do not engage in enough physical activity in their daily lives. Because knowledge of the positive effects of movement is clearly not sufficient to induce changes in behavior, science is increasingly focusing on mood and emotional factors. Read more Source: Medical Xpress
Reading, doing puzzles while sitting may help offset dementia risk
Previous research has shown that making certain unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as living a sedentary lifestyle, may increase a person’s risk for dementia. Now, a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine says that not all sedentary activities are the same, and mentally active sedentary behaviors — such as reading a book, […]
Walking pace may outperform blood pressure and cholesterol in predicting mortality risk, study suggests
A new analysis of more than 400,000 UK adults has found that easy-to-collect measures of physical health, particularly how fast someone walks, can significantly improve predictions of mortality risk. This finding was especially strong for people already living with long-term health conditions. The study, carried out by a team of researchers at the University of […]