People with type 2 diabetes may have greater protection from cardiovascular problems if they keep their systolic blood pressure (the first number in a reading) to 120 mm Hg or lower, according to a 2024 study.
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According to a 2024 study, people with high amounts of visceral fat—the deep hidden fat surrounding abdominal organs—also have higher levels of abnormal proteins in the brain that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease.
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A 2024 study found that people who follow a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may have a lower risk for cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease compared with individuals who eat a lower plant-to-animal protein ratio.
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Wearing a weighted vest can make exercises more challenging and place extra pressure on the bones, which may help maintain bone mass by stimulating the growth of new bone cells. They can be worn while walking, running, or doing body-weight or free-weight exercises.
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Chair exercises are a great way to supplement a person’s regular workout, or as a replacement when they can’t do their usual routine. They also can be used for people returning to exercise after an injury or surgery, or for those with physical limitations. Chair exercises can offer a full-body workout and especially help address two areas people need assistance with as they get older: strength and flexibility. Most chair exercises can be modified to make the movements more or less challenging.
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A 2024 study suggested that even five minutes of additional vigorous daily exercise could lower blood pressure.
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A 2024 research review suggested that drinking more water can help people stave off a variety of health problems as well as promote weight loss.
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A 2024 study suggested that older adults who undergo cataract surgery to improve vision may have a lower risk of developing dementia.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects two to three times as many women as men. Scientists are uncovering RA’s potential genetic and hormonal underpinnings, which point to potential reasons why women are more vulnerable. The newest treatments, called Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, resulted from research that has teased out delicate differences in immune system pathways. They block numerous proteins that ramp up inflammation fundamental to RA. The wide array of drug options now available for RA help doctors personalize therapies to each patient.
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Although a clinical trial showed daily aspirin use didn’t help women with breast cancer avoid recurrence or improve survival, other evidence-backed measures might. Exercise, weight control, and a healthy diet are linked with lower recurrence and longer survival, but alcohol use, smoking, and supplement use are not. While it’s not always clear how lifestyle approaches help lower the odds of recurrence or death from breast cancer, healthy measures can improve women’s ability to keep other conditions at bay or manage them more effectively.
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