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Low socioeconomic status can negatively impact children's health starting in preschool, study finds

Low socioeconomic status can negatively impact children's health in preschool, along with their ability to follow specialized health education intervention programs, Mount Sinai researchers found in an international study focused on health promotion in schools, including those in the Harlem section of New York City.

18 Sep 2023

How food insecurity fuels sugary drink consumption in vulnerable kids

New research from New York City reveals that children in low-food-security households are more likely to consume sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Factors such as chronic stress and U.S. parental immigration status were found to exacerbate the link between food insecurity and higher SSB consumption among these children.

13 Sep 2023

Socioeconomic status may not clearly predict the heart health of racial and ethnic groups

Improvements in socioeconomic status (education, income, employment status and health insurance) on ideal cardiovascular health may not benefit people from all racial or ethnic groups equally, as white adults were more likely to benefit than Black, Hispanic and Asian adults in the U.S., according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

13 Sep 2023

The science behind lifestyle's role in preventing depression

A recent paper looks at the effect of a range of lifestyle factors in relation to brain structure, immune function, metabolic pathways, and genetic mechanisms that are responsible for depression.

13 Sep 2023

American College of Cardiology launches new campaign to increase diagnostic LDL screening

The American College of Cardiology, through a strategic collaboration with Amgen and Esperion, is launching a new quality improvement campaign, "Driving Urgency in LDL Screening," to increase the rate of diagnostic LDL screening in patients without a prior cardiac event as well as those with known cardiovascular disease to help clinicians identify those who need treatment in accordance with medical guidelines.

12 Sep 2023

Evening chronotype linked to unhealthy lifestyles and increased diabetes risk, reveals cohort study

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12 Sep 2023

Can a healthy lifestyle keep depression at bay?

A groundbreaking study reveals that maintaining a healthy lifestyle—including good sleep, social connection, and regular exercise—can significantly reduce the risk of depression, regardless of genetic predisposition. The research emphasizes that lifestyle choices may have a greater impact on depression risk than genetics, offering actionable avenues for prevention.

11 Sep 2023

Study finds way to help teen night owls adjust to their natural sleep cycles

Promoting healthy sleep in teen night owls brings adolescents' biology and school demands in alignment.

8 Sep 2023

NFL and American Heart Association team up to encourage kids to get active at school

This back to school season the American Heart Association and the National Football League (NFL), in collaboration with its 32 NFL clubs, are offering students exciting ways to move more with NFL PLAY 60.

8 Sep 2023

New study questions one-size-fits-all dietary guidelines for heart health

Study challenges common dietary recommendations for reducing cardiovascular disease, highlighting that factors like age, sex, and lifestyle significantly impact how animal-source foods affect heart health. It suggests that red meat consumption, but not overall animal-source food intake, could be indicative of an unhealthy lifestyle and elevated CVD risk.

30 Aug 2023

Controlling traditional cardiovascular risk factors can prevent Alzheimer's and other dementias

Cardiovascular disease and dementia frequently occur together in elderly people. Nevertheless, few longitudinal studies have examined how atherosclerosis and its associated risk factors affect brain health from middle age.

30 Aug 2023

Is drinking water hardness associated with cardiovascular disease mortality?

Total drinking water hardness can protect against cardiovascular disease mortality.

30 Aug 2023

How diet and exercise may rewrite the Alzheimer's script at a molecular level

Researchers explore how lifestyle changes like diet and physical activity can influence microRNA expression in Alzheimer's patients, potentially offering new therapeutic avenues. The study fills a research gap in understanding how such lifestyle modifications could affect molecular mechanisms implicated in Alzheimer’s disease.

28 Aug 2023

Healthy Lifestyle News and Research

Low socioeconomic status can negatively impact children's health starting in preschool, study finds

How food insecurity fuels sugary drink consumption in vulnerable kids

Socioeconomic status may not clearly predict the heart health of racial and ethnic groups

The science behind lifestyle's role in preventing depression

American College of Cardiology launches new campaign to increase diagnostic LDL screening

Evening chronotype linked to unhealthy lifestyles and increased diabetes risk, reveals cohort study

Can a healthy lifestyle keep depression at bay?

Study finds way to help teen night owls adjust to their natural sleep cycles

NFL and American Heart Association team up to encourage kids to get active at school

New study questions one-size-fits-all dietary guidelines for heart health

Controlling traditional cardiovascular risk factors can prevent Alzheimer's and other dementias

Is drinking water hardness associated with cardiovascular disease mortality?

How diet and exercise may rewrite the Alzheimer's script at a molecular level

Newly published ESC Guidelines provide comprehensive overview of acute coronary syndromes

Children’s wellbeing affected by the lingering effects of COVID-19 pandemic

The prevalence of clustering of health behaviors and associated physical and mental health outcomes

Gut microbiome may play a role in DNA methylation during weight loss

The mutual health benefits resulting from the relationship between owners and their dogs

Men and women with elevated blood sugar levels have greater risk of cardiovascular diseases

School-based interventions offer opportunity to promote cardiovascular health in adolescents

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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