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Prolonged Sitting Tied to Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Replacing long uninterrupted sitting with light movement was linked to lower modeled cancer-death risk; researchers say causation must be tested in clinical trials

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last mo.

Study Links 560–610 Weekly Exercise Minutes to Steeper Drop in Heart Risk

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2mo ago

Study Links Both Low and High Resting Heart Rates to Higher Stroke Risk

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3mo ago

Loneliness Linked to Lower Memory in Older Adults, Not Faster Decline, European Study Finds

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3mo ago

5,000–7,500 Daily Steps Tied to Years-Long Delay in Alzheimer’s-Related Decline, Study Finds

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8mo ago

4,000 Steps on a Few Days Linked to Lower Death Risk in Older Women, Study Finds

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8mo ago

Large Wearable Study Ties Nighttime Light to Higher Heart Disease Risk

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9mo ago

Stronger Grip Linked to Lower Risk of Obesity-Related Organ Damage, Long UK Study Finds

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10mo ago

AHA and AMA Honor 2,307 Health Organizations for Blood Pressure Control Through Target: BP

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10mo ago

Feeling of Purpose Tied to Lower Dementia Risk in Large U.S. Study

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last yr.

Replacing Sedentary Time with Activity or Sleep Cuts Risk of Second Heart Attack

Risk Factors

Prolonged Sitting Tied to Higher Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Study Links 560–610 Weekly Exercise Minutes to Steeper Drop in Heart Risk

Study Links Both Low and High Resting Heart Rates to Higher Stroke Risk

Loneliness Linked to Lower Memory in Older Adults, Not Faster Decline, European Study Finds

Irregular Bedtimes in Midlife Linked to Double the Risk of Major Cardiac Events

Morning Workouts Linked to Lower Heart and Metabolic Risk in Fitbit Study

Sleep EEG ‘Brain Age’ Tied to Higher Dementia Risk, UCSF-Led Study Finds

Partner-Inclusive Cardiac Care Boosts Heart-Healthy Habits, Review Finds

3D MRI Maps Buttock Muscle Shape Linked to Diabetes Risk, Study Finds

5,000–7,500 Daily Steps Tied to Years-Long Delay in Alzheimer’s-Related Decline, Study Finds

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4,000 Steps on a Few Days Linked to Lower Death Risk in Older Women, Study Finds

Large Wearable Study Ties Nighttime Light to Higher Heart Disease Risk

Stronger Grip Linked to Lower Risk of Obesity-Related Organ Damage, Long UK Study Finds

AHA and AMA Honor 2,307 Health Organizations for Blood Pressure Control Through Target: BP

Feeling of Purpose Tied to Lower Dementia Risk in Large U.S. Study

Replacing Sedentary Time with Activity or Sleep Cuts Risk of Second Heart Attack

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