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Two to three cups of coffee a day may be good for the heart, research suggests

Drinking two or three cups of coffee a day may be linked to a reduced the risk of heart disease or dying, new research suggests. The findings suggest this association exists for people with and without cardiovascular disease. The analysis is thought ...

24 Mar 2022 at 14:25

Changes in brain structure after Covid-19 described in new research paper

Changes to the human brain following a Covid-19 infection have been described in a new paper. Researchers investigated the changes in the brains of 785 UK Biobank participants aged 51–81 who had two brain scans, on average 38 months apart, and also ...

08 Mar 2022 at 00:25

Tea associated with a lower risk of mortality, research suggests

Drinking tea could be associated with a lower risk of mortality, a study has suggested. When compared with those who do not drink tea, people who consumed two or more cups each day had between a 9% and 13% lower risk of mortality, researchers said....

29 Aug 2022 at 23:00

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Detecting signs of dementia years ahead of diagnosis may be possible - new UK research

It may be possible to detect signs of dementia as early as nine years before diagnosis, new UK research suggests. The findings raise the prospect that in the future at-risk patients could be screened to help identify those who might benefit from ...

13 Oct 2022 at 20:34

Participating in genetic studies is in your genes, research suggests

People who take part in genetic studies are genetically more likely to do so, researchers say. The ground-breaking study equips scientists with the ability to identify and address participation bias, marking a significant challenge in genetic ...

13 Jul 2023 at 16:17

How fast you walk is as important as doing 10,000 steps – study

How fast you walk is just as important as how many steps you take in a day, research suggests. Studies found that walking 10,000 steps a day was associated with a lower risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer and death. But experts also ...

12 Sept 2022 at 18:59

Weekend exercise spree ‘can protect against more than 200 health conditions’

Exercising only at the weekends is enough to lower the risk of developing more than 200 health conditions, from heart disease and mood disorders to kidney issues and obesity, scientists say. A study of nearly 90,000 adults in the UK ...

26 Sept 2024 at 13:03

Signs of dementia could be detected nine years ahead of diagnosis – new research

It may be possible to detect signs of dementia as early as nine years before diagnosis, new research suggests. The findings raise the prospect that in the future at-risk patients could be screened to help identify those who might ...

13 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Fewer bouts of depression associated with reduced risk of heart disease – study

People who have fewer bouts of depression could be more than a third (34%) less at risk of having blocked arteries, new research suggests. They also have a 33% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of lifestyle factors like ...

14 Feb 2022 at 17:26

Exercising at weekend as good for the heart as more regular workouts – study

Squeezing in moderate-to-vigorous exercise at the weekend has similar benefits for the heart as more regular exercise, new research has suggested. Some people may condense their physical activity into one to two days of the ...

18 Jul 2023 at 16:00

Where fat builds up in men and women can be linked to cancer risk – study

How much fat builds up in the body and where it is distributed can be linked to different risks of cancer for men and women, new research suggests. The obesity-related risks also vary across cancer types, like bowel, ...

12 Jun 2023 at 16:00

Brain discovery ‘aids understanding’ of high blood pressure link to dementia

Scientists have identified the regions of the brain that are damaged by high blood pressure and may contribute to the development of dementia. Experts said the finding is a “step forward in our understanding of the ...

28 Mar 2023 at 00:05

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