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Study finds regular aspirin use associated with greatest reduction in colorectal cancer among those most at risk

In a study of more than 100,000 people, researchers found that people with a less healthy lifestyle (higher BMI, greater smoking, greater alcohol consumption, less physical activity, poorer diet quality) had a greater reduction in risk of colorectal cancer associated with aspirin use, compared to participants with a healthier lifestyle. Participants with a healthier lifestyle […]

Published on August 1, 2024

High Blood Pressure May Increase Risk for Migraines

High blood pressure might increase a woman’s odds of suffering migraines, a new study finds. Specifically, high diastolic blood pressure is linked to a slightly higher risk of women ever having a migraine, researchers reported July 31 in the journal Neurology. Diastolic… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on August 1, 2024

14 Risk Factors That Increase Your Odds for Dementia

New research has added two conditions to the list of 12 risk factors that boost the chances of a dementia diagnosis.The good news? You can guard against the development of both and researchers offer advice on exactly how to do that.In a study published Wednesday in The… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on August 1, 2024