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Atrial Fibrillation Linked to 21% Higher Dementia Risk

Being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat, before 70 years old is linked to a 21% higher dementia risk. The research was presented at the EHRA 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, held between March 30th and April 1st in Vienna, Austria. Atrial fibrillation ...

Pain May Increase Risk of Cannabis Use in Young Adults

New research suggests that pain may be a risk factor for initiating cannabis use in early adulthood. The findings were published in Behavioral Medicine. “We know that the prevalence of certain chronic pain conditions reaches its peak and then remains stable past emerging adulthood,” said study ...

Exercise Boosts Brain Power

New research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has shown that any form of exercise can improve memory and brain function regardless of age. The systematic umbrella review included an analysis of 133 systematic reviews that featured over 2,700 randomized controlled trials and a total of over 258,000 participants. Every review that was included ...

Microplastics Linked to Chronic Diseases

New research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session 2025 has shown that higher exposure to microplastics is associated with a greater risk of several chronic diseases, including stroke, diabetes, and hypertension. The study examined the relationship between the ...

Heart Health Risks and Opportunities for Young Adults

How can young adults address potential heart risks later in life as they mature into adulthood? This is what a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated steps that young adults entering adulthood can take to ensure a long and ...

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