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Two exercise types help reduce blood pressure in those with hypertension

Hope Joyce — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:59:35 +0000

Research links combined aerobic and resistance exercise, as well as high intensity interval training (HIIT), with significant reductions in 24-hour blood pressure in adults with hypertension.
The analysis suggests that aerobic exercise was the most consistently effective form of exercise for lowering blood pressure, with reductions observed during both daytime and nighttime periods.
Evidence suggests that aerobic and combined exercise should remain the primary recommendations for lowering blood pressure, with further research needed for other activities.

Written by Peter Morales-Brown on May 14, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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Lower-fat, plant-forward diets may help slow aging, study suggests

Hope Joyce — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:49:43 +0000

A new study examined how dietary adjustments may affect biological aging in older adults.
The researchers found that diets lower in fat and higher in plant-based foods or complex carbohydrates were linked to lower biological age estimates.
The findings add to growing evidence linking plant-forward diets to improved metabolic and cardiovascular health.

Written by Erika Watts on May 15, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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AI model can accurately predict liver cancer risk, study suggests

Hope Joyce — Mon, 25 May 2026 11:47:38 +0000

Having a heart attack can raise a person’s risk for other cardiovascular conditions.
Following a heart attack, doctors typically prescribe a combination of therapies, including medications like beta-blockers.
A new study found that people who have had a heart attack, but who are considered low risk for other cardiovascular complications, may be able to safely discontinue beta-blocker use after at least one year.

Written by Corrie Pelc on April 4, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D

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Beta-blockers: One year of treatment may be enough after heart attack

Hope Joyce — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:45:14 +0000

Having a heart attack can raise a person’s risk for other cardiovascular conditions.
Following a heart attack, doctors typically prescribe a combination of therapies, including medications like beta-blockers.
A new study found that people who have had a heart attack, but who are considered low risk for other cardiovascular complications, may be able to safely discontinue beta-blocker use after at least one year.

Written by Corrie Pelc on April 4, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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Type 2 diabetes drugs could lower dementia, Parkinson’s disease risk

Hope Joyce — Fri, 08 May 2026 11:15:46 +0000

The rate of neurodegenerative conditions is growing globally, meaning that a lot of research is into prevention of these problems.
There has been some research suggesting that a type of type 2 diabetes drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors could reduce the incidence of some neurodegenerative conditions including Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Now, a large cohort study has shown use of these drugs is associated with a lower risk of developing these neurodegenerative conditions.

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Written by Hannah Flynn on September 19, 2024 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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Lowering LDL cholesterol beyond current goals cuts heart attack, stroke risk

Hope Joyce — Fri, 01 May 2026 11:03:38 +0000

There are two main types of cholesterol in the body — HDL or “good” cholesterol, and LDL or “bad” cholesterol.
Having higher levels of LDL cholesterol can potentially lead to atherosclerosis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
High levels of LDL cholesterol are normally treated in a variety of ways, including medications.
A recently presented study suggests that using cholesterol-lowering drugs more aggressively to lower LDL cholesterol levels may help decrease risk for major cardiovascular events.

Written by Corrie Pelc on April 3, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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Hope Joyce — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:00:23 +0000

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is a molecule derived, among others, from vitamin B3.
Recent studies have highlighted the role it plays in maintaining body systems ‘youthful’, which has led to the suggestion that NAD supplementation could help slow down aging and boost longevity.
But how much truth is there behind these claims? Longevity expert Şebnem Ünlüişler weighs in.

Written by Maria Cohut, Ph.D. on February 19, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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Is sleep the missing piece in mental health?

Hope Joyce — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:50:37 +0000

Which came first, depression or insomnia? And why do some people with depression sleep too little and others too much? Research shows sleep and mental health share a complex, two-way relationship, but how do we improve our sleeping habits? And do supplements like melatonin actually help?

Written by Yasemin Nicola Sakay on January 31, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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Cognitive decline is often linked to hearing loss: This may be why

Hope Joyce — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:50:19 +0000

A new study finds an association between hearing loss and cognitive decline via shared changes in the brain.
Structural atrophy and functional decline coupled together in specific areas of the brain correlated with both ‘worsening hearing thresholds and cognitive impairment.‘
The study authors propose the ‘Functional-Structural Ratio’ or FSR as a way to measure these coupled changes, which could potentially become a tool for assessing dementia risk in people with age-related hearing loss.

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Written by James McIntosh on February 16, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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Will doctors be able to catch diabetes earlier, years before symptoms start?

Hope Joyce — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:28:09 +0000

A newly published perspective article examines the future of preventive healthcare enabled by technological advances.
The authors argue that multiple relatively minor factors converge to cause serious chronic conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia.
Rather than waiting for signs and symptoms to appear, they believe a tech-led, proactive approach could help people stay healthier for longer.

Written by Tim Newman on February 18, 2026 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

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