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healthNight Shift Work Linked to Brain Volume Loss, Study Finds
A large study reveals shift work is associated with volume loss in key brain regions, with partial recovery possible after quitting.
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healthPersonalized Cancer Risk Models Reveal Screening Gaps
Study shows individual cancer risk varies widely, suggesting screening should go beyond age and sex.
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healthReplacing Processed Meat with Pulses Can Cut Heart Disease Risk
Swapping one daily portion of processed meat for pulses like beans or lentils may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and ischemic heart disease.
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healthNew Study Suggests More Exercise Offers Superior Heart Protection
A UK study finds that exercising 3-4 times current guidelines may slash heart attack risk by over 30%, though experts urge realistic public health messaging.
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healthBlood's 'Biological Age' May Predict Dementia Risk, New Study Finds
UK researchers found that blood metabolites can reveal biological age, with a 10x higher dementia risk for those with older profiles and the APOE gene.
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healthSleeping Too Little or Too Much Accelerates Body's Aging Clock
A study of nearly 500,000 people reveals a U-shaped link between sleep duration and biological aging across multiple organs.
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healthRetina Aging Could Signal Hidden Osteoporosis Risk
New studies show retinal scans may predict bone density loss, offering a non-invasive screening tool for osteoporosis.
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healthLow and High Resting Heart Rates Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
A large study finds U-shaped risk: very low and very high heart rates tied to increased stroke, even after adjusting for other factors.