Corrie Pelc

1 week ago | resources.healthgrades.com | Corrie Pelc

Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of death globally. Past studies have shown there are several lifestyle modifications that can help lower a person’s risk for heart disease, including regular exercise. Only 15–20% of the middle aged and older population exercise regularly. A new study says that as little as 3 minutes of moderate incidental physical activity could potentially lower a person’s risk for cardiovascular diseases and death.

1 week ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Corrie Pelc

Share on PinterestCardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of death globally. Past studies have shown there are several lifestyle modifications that can help lower a person’s risk for heart disease, including regular exercise. Only 15–20% of the middle aged and older population exercise regularly. A new study says that as little as 3 minutes of moderate incidental physical activity could potentially lower a person’s risk for cardiovascular diseases and death.

2 weeks ago | resources.healthgrades.com | Corrie Pelc

Everyone has both a chronological age and a biological age. Past studies show that a person’s biological age can affect their risk for certain diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. A new study further affirms what we know by reporting that people with a biological age higher than their chronological age are at a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those whose biological age is the same or lower than their chronological age.

2 weeks ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Corrie Pelc

Share on PinterestEveryone has both a chronological age and a biological age. Past studies show that a person’s biological age can affect their risk for certain diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. A new study further affirms what we know by reporting that people with a biological age higher than their chronological age are at a higher risk of developing dementia compared to those whose biological age is the same or lower than their chronological age.

2 weeks ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Corrie Pelc

Share on PinterestAbout 32 million people around the world live with Alzheimer’s disease. Past studies show that disease-related biomarkers may be found years before the traditional diagnosis age of 65. A new study says that some risk factors and blood biomarkers related to Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment can be detected as early as age 24.