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Estrogen-only therapy after menopause linked to reduced Alzheimer’s biomarkers

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August 20, 20268 min read
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Common packaging microplastic may worsen fatty liver damage, study shows

.css-18ktu0y{max-width:1296px;margin:25px -20px;}@media(min-width:768px){.css-18ktu0y{margin:30px auto;}}@media(min-width: 550px){.css-18ktu0y{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}} A recent mouse study suggests that polyethylene, a major source of microplastics that was thought to be biologically inert, may increase the risk of…

August 20, 20265 min read
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Climbing stairs linked to 39% lower risk of heart disease death, large study finds

.css-18ktu0y{max-width:1296px;margin:25px -20px;}@media(min-width:768px){.css-18ktu0y{margin:30px auto;}}@media(min-width: 550px){.css-18ktu0y{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}} Climbing stairs regularly was associated with reduced incidence of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and stroke, a new review has found. Those who frequently…

August 20, 20268 min read
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For better blood pressure control don’t just lower salt, also boost potassium

.css-18ktu0y{max-width:1296px;margin:25px -20px;}@media(min-width:768px){.css-18ktu0y{margin:30px auto;}}@media(min-width: 550px){.css-18ktu0y{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}} A new paper indicates that reducing sodium and increasing potassium intake together can significantly support blood pressure. While past research focused on sodium intake…

August 20, 20269 min read