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Improving lifestyle habits may be useful additions to management of atrial fibrillation

Weight loss, regular physical activity and other lifestyle changes are effective yet underused strategies that should be added to optimize management of atrial fibrillation (an abnormal heart rhythm), according to "Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification for Reduction of Atrial Fibrillation," a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's flagship journal Circulation.

9 Mar 2020

Heart attack patients who follow more medical advice have greater long-term survival

Patients who followed more medical advice after a heart attack were more likely to survive years after their heart attack.

5 Mar 2020

As the coronavirus spreads, Americans lose ground against other health threats

Antibiotics revolutionized the care of infections. Vaccines turned deadly childhood diseases into distant memories. Americans lived longer, healthier lives than their parents.

26 Feb 2020

Weight gain after breast cancer is a greater problem than previously thought

New study findings suggest that weight gain after breast cancer is a greater problem than previously thought.

25 Feb 2020

Dementia prevalence falling but the number of cases will double by 2050

Alzheimer Europe presented a new study at a European Parliament lunch debate in February 2020, which projects a doubling of the number of cases with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by 2050.

18 Feb 2020

Poor neuronal connectivity between two brain regions may be predictive of Alzheimer's risk

Late-onset Alzheimer's disease, the one that appears after age 65, is the most common form of this neurodegenerative disease and accounts for more than 90% of cases.

12 Feb 2020

Implementing cancer education in school curriculum could pay off in the long run

A new study led by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that implementing cancer education curricula in middle and high schools may improve cancer literacy in Kentuckians and ultimately help reduce cancer rates.

10 Feb 2020

American Medical Association releases six tips to improve heart health

To help the millions of Americans currently living with high blood pressure reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, the American Medical Association is offering six tips that Americans can take to improve their heart health.

31 Jan 2020

Low and high exercise intensities differentially influence brain function, study shows

A new study shows for the first time that low and high exercise intensities differentially influence brain function.

30 Jan 2020

Highly active adults engage in a greater variety of activities to meet exercise guidelines

Highly active adults engage in a greater variety of physical activities than do less active adults, finds a new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

29 Jan 2020

Weight loss surgery helps reverse respiratory issues in obese patients

Obesity is now considered a global health epidemic, affecting millions of people worldwide. In morbidly obese patients, the extra weight has taken a toll on their overall health, including predisposing them to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and respiratory issues. However, breathing issues in obese people may be reversed and relieved, thanks to weight loss surgery.

28 Jan 2020

Community-based wellness instructors can provide tailored wellness care to older adults

Community-based wellness instructors can provide tailored wellness care to older adults, according to researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

22 Jan 2020

Survey finds US adults see vaccines as less important than they did in 2001

A new survey reveals that US parents are increasingly opting to not vaccinate their children, with support for vaccines down 10% since 2001 and the concern that they may cause autism, still being a major factor preventing adults from trusting vaccinations.

15 Jan 2020

Exercise and a healthy lifestyle shown to reduce the risk of dementia

Research suggests that regular exercise not only improves heart health but can also slow down cognitive decline and potentially delay the onset of dementia.

3 Jan 2020

Partnering with your pet can be a great way to find motivation when implementing healthy habits

Less than 25% of people who start a diet and exercise plan stick with their resolutions for more than a month. Experts at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say that partnering with your pet when implementing healthy habits can be a great way to find motivation and make you both happier and healthier.

18 Dec 2019

Healthy Lifestyle News and Research

Improving lifestyle habits may be useful additions to management of atrial fibrillation

Heart attack patients who follow more medical advice have greater long-term survival

As the coronavirus spreads, Americans lose ground against other health threats

Weight gain after breast cancer is a greater problem than previously thought

Dementia prevalence falling but the number of cases will double by 2050

Poor neuronal connectivity between two brain regions may be predictive of Alzheimer's risk

Implementing cancer education in school curriculum could pay off in the long run

American Medical Association releases six tips to improve heart health

Low and high exercise intensities differentially influence brain function, study shows

Highly active adults engage in a greater variety of activities to meet exercise guidelines

Weight loss surgery helps reverse respiratory issues in obese patients

Community-based wellness instructors can provide tailored wellness care to older adults

Survey finds US adults see vaccines as less important than they did in 2001

Exercise and a healthy lifestyle shown to reduce the risk of dementia

Partnering with your pet can be a great way to find motivation when implementing healthy habits

Rice University study aims to clarify microscopic aspects of cancer initiation

Study: Adhering to healthy lifestyle in early childhood can reduce risk of obesity

Resistance exercise may help reduce bone loss in obese, older adults

Life expectancy in the United States steadily decreasing

Aerobic exercise and heart-healthy diet may slow cognitive decline in older adults with CIND

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