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A daily probiotic may help relieve depression and anxiety
A small clinical trial suggests that probiotics may offer a surprising mental health boost for older adults with depression. Seniors who took a daily probiotic alongside their regular antidepressant treatment experienced slightly greater improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms than those who received a placebo. Read more Source: ScienceDaily
Strength training linked to lower heart disease risk in women
Women who lift weights may have a lower risk of major heart disease, especially when combined with aerobic exercise, according to a new study published in JACC. Findings show that heart health is better understood by looking at overall movement habits, rather than focusing on single behaviors alone, and resistance training can result in additional […]
More Than 1 Drink a Day Linked to Health Risks, Clashing With U.S. Guidelines
New research suggests alcohol-related health risks may begin at lower levels of drinking than previously thought. Researchers found no clear health benefit from even moderate alcohol consumption and concluded that both men and women should limit intake to no more than 1 drink per day. Read more Source: Healthline
Smartphone apps, wearable trackers can help people with heart disease boost physical activity
Smartphone apps, fitness trackers and wearable devices help people with heart disease get more physical activity in their daily lives, according to an analysis of previous research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Read more Source: Medical Xpress
Flavanol-Rich Fruits, Veggies May Be Best for Heart Health. Here’s Why
Flavanols are naturally occurring compounds that are found in various foods and drinks, including fruits and vegetables. Research has found that eating around 500 mg of flavanols per day can reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular disease. A recent study has found that most people are not getting enough flavanols in their diet. Read […]
More likely to be struck by lightning than get tetanus. So why the boosters?
Researchers propose that the U.S. could safely drop adult tetanus and diphtheria boosters, saving $1 billion annually, since childhood vaccinations provide decades of protection. Evidence from the U.K. shows that skipping boosters has not led to higher disease rates. Read more Source: ScienceDaily
Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Include New Alternative to Colonoscopy
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations to include new blood and stool-based tests. The new guidelines reflect the availability of new disease detection technology and the need to expand access to screenings. Read more Source: Healthline
10 surprising ways diabetes and dementia are connected
Diabetes and dementia appear to be closely intertwined, with each condition potentially influencing the other. Problems with insulin and glucose can affect the brain’s energy supply, increase inflammation, and damage blood vessels linked to memory loss. Researchers are also finding that some popular diabetes medications may lower dementia risk. These discoveries are opening new possibilities […]
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 […]