A clinical study found that vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, in people over the age of 60. The study revealed a 9% decrease in such events among those taking vitamin D, warranting further investigation, particularly in those taking cardiovascular medications. The results show that monthly vitamin … Read more
A new study indicates that service members who were physically, emotionally or sexually abused during their childhoods are at an increased risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when deployed to conflict zones. The research builds on the understanding that adverse experiences early in life can increase vulnerability to trauma in adulthood. A recent study … Read more
Regular exercise is widely recognized as a key component of a healthy lifestyle. However, a recent study sheds light on the potential risks associated with strenuous exercise for people with carotid artery stenosis, a condition that affects approximately five percent of adults in the United States. This condition involves plaque buildup in the carotid arteries, … Read more
Share on PinterestA recent study looked at the impact of strenuous exercise on stroke risk among people with blocked arteries. Drazen Zigic/Getty Images New research has found that an increased heart rate can lead to strokes in people with carotid artery stenosis (blocked arteries). For people without blocked arteries or minimal blockage, exercise helps maintain … Read more
Health From Adriana Diaz June 26, 2023 | 3:32 pm Push it but not too hard. Nearly 16.5 million Americans are at risk of stroke from exercising too strenuously, according to a new study. Published in the scientific journal Physics of Fluid, the researchers concluded that an elevated heart rate can induce a stroke in … Read more
I think the article’s conclusions are incredibly obvious, and therefore impractical to change them, but I fear a cursory reading could lead to misinterpretations, and therefore the article is probably worth covering. (This is the same research group that published the infamous PESIT study and all subsequent misinformation about the risk of PE in syncope, … Read more
Share on PinterestOmega-3s, found in foods such as fish and nuts, may be beneficial for people with ALS, a progressive and incurable disease. Ingrid Bertens/Stocksy Omega-3 fatty acids are known to have a variety of health benefits. Harvard University researchers have now found that people with ALS who eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids … Read more
“Ask the Expert” articles provide information and insights from MSU scientists, researchers, and scholars on national and global issues, complex research, and topics of general interest based on their areas of academic expertise and study. They may contain historical information, background, research results or offer suggestions. Earthquakes are caused by the movement of the tectonic … Read more