Brian Mastroianni

New York

Podcast Host at Re:solve Global Health

Journo. Movie buff. Bookworm. Actor. Blogs about fashionable dogs. Yes. Really. 🗣️🎙️ Host of On Topic, Off Script. Views my own, retweets🙅🏻‍♂️endorsements.

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Could Treating Hearing Loss Help Delay Dementia in Older Adults? It's Complicated, Researchers Say

1 day ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni |Julia Landwehr |Nick Blackmer

About 50% of people over age 75 have hearing loss. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman / Getty ImagesHearing loss may account for up to one-third of dementia cases, new research found. It's possible that treating hearing loss could help preserve cognition, but experts stressed that more research is needed. Hearing aids can boost quality of life and are worth using, regardless of whether they can prevent dementia.
Certain Nap Habits Might Be Cutting Your Life Short, New Study Finds

1 week ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Experts say the ideal nap length is less than 30 minutes. Westend61 / Getty ImagesNew research linked long, late, and irregular naps to a higher risk of death in older adults. Certain napping behaviors may reflect underlying health issues or poor sleep quality. If you need a snooze, experts recommend short naps earlier in the day, but check with a doctor if daytime sleepiness persists.
Spending Too Much Time Sitting Could Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk

3 weeks ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni |Julia Landwehr |Nick Blackmer

By 2050, there are expected to be 13 million people with Alzheimer's disease in the U.S.Goodboy Picture Company / Getty ImagesIn a new study, more time spent sitting was linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in older adults. This finding held true regardless of how much people exercised. While exercise supports brain health, it can’t offset hours of sitting—experts recommend breaking up those sedentary periods with walking, stretching, or other light movement.
These 3 Tips Can Help You Eat Slower—And Support Your Weight Goals - Business And America

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Brian Mastroianni

Most people know that what you eat has an effect on your weight. But modifying how you eat can be crucial too, according to researchers.
These 3 Tips Can Help You Eat Slower—And Support Your Weight Goals, Too

1 month ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni |Julia Landwehr |Nick Blackmer

NataliaDeriabina / Getty ImagesIn a new study, people ate slower when they took smaller bites, listened to calming music, and chewed more. Previous studies have found that longer meal times, or eating more slowly, can help people eat less and manage their weight. Being more mindful as you’re eating can help you pay attention to fullness cues, experts said. Most people know that what you eat has an effect on your weight. But modifying how you eat can be crucial too, according to researchers.
Study Points Suggests More Fat and Fiber Might Prevent Running Injuries

1 month ago | businessandamerica.com | Brian Mastroianni

According to one estimate, up to 80% of long-distance runners and 44% of short-distance runners experience at least one injury. But a recent study suggests that what you eat might prevent those strains and sprains. For the study, published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, scientists reviewed more than a dozen previous papers, including data on nearly 6,000 distance runners. They discovered that the amount of fat, calories, and fiber consumed might all play a role in injury risk.
True Religion Co-Founder Kym Gold on Her ‘Loungy’ Home

2 months ago | mansionglobal.com | Brian Mastroianni

Five years ago, design entrepreneur Kym Gold fired up the kiln of her own creativity and pivoted to something new. Gold, whose varied career includes co-founding 2000s designer jeans staple True Religion, turned her gaze to ceramics after her son gifted her a pottery class. She recalls admiring her mother’s decades-long collection of teapots from around the world, but had never attempted to make her own pieces. That hobby is now a multi-faceted brand, launching in 2020 as Style Union Home.
Oral Cancer and Soda-New Research Suggests There May Be a Link

2 months ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni |Julia Landwehr |Nick Blackmer

Nick Kee Son / Getty ImagesNew research found that drinking at least one sugary beverage a week was linked to a nearly five-times greater risk of oral cavity cancer in women. Sugar from these beverages may fuel inflammation and cell damage in the mouth, creating an environment where cancer cells could develop more easily, experts said. To protect your oral health, experts recommend cutting back on sugary drinks and seeing a dentist regularly.
Considering Surgery? Here's Why the Day of the Week Might Matter

2 months ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni

kupicoo / Getty ImagesA new study found that people who had surgery on Fridays had an increased risk of adverse outcomes after their operation compared to those with Monday surgeries. This “weekend effect” might be explained by hospital staffing shortages and less experienced surgeons working weekends. While scheduling surgery earlier in the week could help, experts said the risk is not high enough to ever delay care. Does it matter when you schedule your surgery?
Red Wine Vs. White Wine: Is One Actually Healthier When It Comes to Cancer Risk?

Mar 25, 2025 | health.com | Brian Mastroianni

Tatiana Maksimova / Getty ImagesNew research comparing red and white wine found that both drinks increase cancer risk, challenging the idea that red wine is healthier. The antioxidants in red wine may offer some benefit for heart health, but experts said there’s likely no significant health difference between red and white wine. To prevent cancer, experts recommended not drinking alcoholic beverages of any kind.