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A daily dose of yogurt could be the go-to food to manage high blood pressure

Posted: 07 Dec 2021 12:25 PM PST

Whether it's a dollop on your morning cereal or a simple snack on the go, a daily dose of yogurt could be the next go-to food for people with high blood pressure, according to new research.

Self-administered cognition test predicts early signs of dementia sooner

Posted: 06 Dec 2021 07:01 PM PST

Many people experience forgetfulness as they age, but it's often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or a sign of something more serious. A new study finds that a simple, self-administered test can identify the early, subtle signs of dementia sooner than the most commonly used office-based standard cognitive test.

Half of all drinkers risk exceeding legal driving limit by underestimating how drunk they are, study suggests

Posted: 06 Dec 2021 07:01 PM PST

As many as a half of all drinkers underestimated how drunk they were, judging themselves still safe to drive despite having exceeded the legal driving limit.

Major life events influence level of physical activity, may negatively impact heart health, experts say

Posted: 01 Dec 2021 05:51 AM PST

Important life events, including entering school, a first job, having a child, getting married or retiring from work, can significantly affect a person's level of physical activity. Individuals with lower levels of education, who lived alone, who lack access to a safe outdoor space, Black Americans, some members of the LGBTQ+ community and women who are pregnant or new parents are identified as potentially susceptible to lower levels of physical activity in general or during important life events, according to a new statement by experts.