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Swapping Regular Salt for Substitutes May Lower Risk of Recurrent Stroke, Death

Swapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, compared to regular salt intake, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14%.

Date: 2025/02/04 - 21:32

How This 37-Year-Old Mom Learned to Thrive With Congestive Heart Failure

Joanne Matos, 37, was born with an enlarged heart and has congestive heart failure. Despite a stroke and two silent heart attacks, Matos learned how to thrive with her health condition and is the mother of two healthy children.

Date: 2025/02/04 - 01:00

Adding Higher-Intensity Walking to Stroke Treatment May Improve Recovery

New research suggests that adding higher-intensity walking to physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery. Stroke survivors in a progressive-intensity walking rehabilitation program showed greater mobility and improved quality of life compared to usual care.

Date: 2025/02/03 - 17:00

Some bacteria in the mouth may play a role in memory loss and dementia

Date: 2025/02/03 - 17:00

Moderate-intensity exercise could help suppress hunger

An hour of moderate-intensity exercise reduced sensations of hunger in people with overweight and obesity in a recent study.

Date: 2025/02/02 - 11:31

Lower cholesterol linked to shift to plant-based meat alternatives

Short-term use of plant-based meat alternatives could help lower levels of LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol, and help to manage weight.

Date: 2025/02/01 - 21:32

Frequent Cannabis Use May Damage Working Memory, Decision-Making Skills

New research shows that heavy lifetime use of cannabis — more than 1,000 times — is associated with reduced activity in areas of the brain involved in working memory. The study adds to existing research suggesting that frequent cannabis use may affect certain thinking skills.

Date: 2025/02/01 - 14:31

Could stopping NAD depletion be key to slowing down aging?

A new study explains how mitochondria act as “reservoirs” to store NAD for cells to use, which could help scientists come up with NAD-boosting therapies to combat aging and age-related diseases.

Date: 2025/01/30 - 17:00

How a Mediterranean diet might protect the brain's white matter

In a study of Hispanic/Latino adults, adhering closely to a Mediterranean-style diet appeared to improve brain health, particularly by preserving white matter integrity.

Date: 2025/01/30 - 15:32

Regular Flossing Linked to Better Heart Health, Reduced Stroke, AFib Risk

Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits, such as flossing, may reduce the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib).