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Adding 5 minutes of exercise daily may help lower blood pressure

Everyone knows the value of exercise. New research shows that adding only 5 minutes of exercise can have beneficial effects like lowering blood pressure. 

Exercise - adding 5 minutes can lower blood pressure 


Low calcium, magnesium levels tied to poorer cognitive performance

Poor cognitive performance affects many areas of life. It is something no one wants. New research shows it may be due to low levels of calcium and magnesium. This can be fixed by using supplements. But your doctor should be notified and check why it is low. 

 

Calcium and magnesium important for cognitive health 


5 things everyone should know about menopause

Menopause is a significant time of life for over half the world's population. It brings many changes. This article talks about common misconceptions and provides important answers. 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/5-things-everyone-should-know-about-menopause#1 


Ultra-processed foods may accelerate biological aging

Ultra processed foods are popular because they taste good. However, research is discovering they are related to more and more health risks. A new one is speeding up biological aging, making your body exhibit signs of being older than it is. 

Ultra processed food makes you older 


Cholesterol fluctuations may be a tell-tale sign of dementia

Cholesterol can cause strokes and heart attacks. It should be monitored regularly especially in the elderly and people who have high cholesterol. New research shows that if yuor cholesterol numbers fluctuate it may be an early warning of dementia.

Fluctuating Cholesterol? Be wary  


Vegetarian diets can protect against diabetes, cardiovascular diseases

Vegetarian diets offer many benefits. Research shows it can help with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/vegetarian-diets-can-protect-against-diabetes-cardiovascular-diseases 

 


How to protect heart health at menopause: 3 experts advise

Menopause is a time when women's bodies undergo many changes. New research shows that some of the effects of menopause are still unknown. A recently discovered effect is on heart health. This article looks at what to do to protect your heart.

Menopause and heart health  


Higher zinc intake may increase endometriosis risk

Zinc is a mineral that plays a role in overall health. However, like with most things you can overdo a good thing. New research shows too much zinc can pose a serious health risk. 

Zinc-too much is not good 


Could eating a handful of pistachios daily help improve eye health?

Pistachio nuts contain lutein, a nutient found to be very important for eye health. Only 2 ounces a day was found to improve eye health. 

Pistachios for eye health 


Could taking fish oil supplements help lower cancer risk?

Fish oil is a good source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. New research shows these fatty acids play a role in overall health and may lower cancer risk. 

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/taking-fish-oil-supplements-omega-3-omega-6-help-lower-cancer-risk