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Healthy Diet Linked to Reduced Hearing Loss
In women, a healthy diet was linked to a reduced risk of hearing loss. Foods high in carotenoids (like beta-carotene), folate, and omega-3 fats led to reduced hearing loss in previous studies.
Air Pollution Particles Tied to Atherosclerosis Risk
Ambient and household air pollution was tied to an increase in a marker of atherosclerosis (the narrowing and weakening of blood vessels), which is a precursor to cardiovascular disease.
Omega-3's Show Protection Against Heart Disease-Related Death
People undergoing coronary angiograms with higher levels of omega-3 metabolites in the blood had reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or death, while not increasing prostate cancer risk.
Improved Fitness Levels Can Cut Dementia Risk in Half
People who improved their fitness level from poor to good status over the 30-year study cut their risk of dementia by half. Those with best fitness had a 40% reduced risk of developing dementia.
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