Wellness

Study finds no limit to the cardiovascular benefits of exercise

Oxford, England — Exercise has long been recognized as a way to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, researchers from the University of Oxford report there’s no limit to its cardiovascular benefits.

Sugar consumption accelerates fat production: study

Zurich — Consuming even moderate amounts of the added sugars fructose and sucrose can double the production of fat in your liver, results of a recent study from researchers at the University of Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich show.

Study links ride-sharing services to rise in binge drinking

Ann Arbor, MI — Although ride-sharing services may help reduce impaired driving, they’re also a possible reason for an increase in binge drinking, a study of more than 100 metropolitan areas suggests.

Work-related asthma: What you need to know

More than 300. That’s how many known triggers can be found in the workplace that cause or worsen asthma, according to NIOSH. 

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Refined grains tied to higher risk of stroke, heart disease and early death: study

Vancouver, British Columbia — Eating more than seven daily servings of white bread, pasta and other foods made with refined grains can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and early death, according to a team of researchers from around the globe.

Study finds vast majority of couples share risk factors for heart disease

Boston — Add cardiovascular health risks to the list of items shared within a marriage or domestic partnership, researchers say.

Take steps to prevent kidney stones

What exactly are kidney stones? What are some important warning signs? How can you reduce your risk of developing them?

Researchers say caffeinated coffee may lower heart failure risk

Aurora, CO — Raise your cup, coffee drinkers! Drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee a day may reduce your risk of heart failure, according to the results of a recent review conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado.
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6 things to know about caffeine

For many of us, there’s magic in a morning cup of coffee. The magic being, of course, caffeine, which can help us wake up and start the day. However, experts say you shouldn’t consume more than the Food and Drug Administration recommended daily limit of 400 milligrams for healthy adults.

Exercise and weight loss can cut your risk of Type 2 diabetes in half, study shows

Norwich, England — Losing a few pounds and increasing physical activity can significantly reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes, results of a recent study led by researchers from Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and the University of East Anglia suggest.

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