Preventing risk factors in midlife can significantly reduce the chances of heart failure later. Researchers looked at data from people between 45 and 55 years old, and found those without high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes had a much lower risk for heart failure. Maintaining a healthy weight and diet can reduce those risk factors.
A new study found no link between having the flu during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in children. Kaiser Permanente researchers looked at more than 196,000 children from 2000 through 2010 for the study.
An Indiana University study suggested a wellness coach can boost the effectiveness of your activity tracker. Most people in the study said the combination of activity tracker and coach helped them maintain their health goals, even after the coaching stopped.
Sources:
1 – American College of Cardiology
2 – JAMA Pediatrics
3 – IU School of Public Health-Bloomington
