Researchers in California identified nine lifestyle factors that could help prevent a third of all dementia cases. Doctors said continuing education early in life, reducing hearing loss in mid-life, and reducing smoking later in life can all help improve brain health.
A new British study showed healthy eating and exercising during pregnancy helps lower the chances of c-sections. It also found a healthy diet during pregnancy limits weight gain which is beneficial to both mom and baby.
Gaining just a few pounds may increase the long term risk of a heart attack. New research at the University of Texas found even a five percent gain can cause the heart muscle to thicken and lower its pumping ability.
Sources :
1 – University of South California-Health Sciences
2 – BMJ
3 – American Heart Association
