This week we learn about changing stroke patterns among younger adults, how overall diet quality may matter more for cardiovascular health than focusing on individual nutrients, the relationship between moderate-to-vigorous exercise and diabetes risk, and how long-term dementia risk may increase following a transient ischemic attack.
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All this and more this week. Join us as we move forward into another exciting month of incredible opportunities in this burgeoning and revolutionary field.
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Stroke rates are falling overall but rising among adults under 55
While overall stroke rates have declined, nearly three decades of regional data show stroke incidence rising among adults younger than 55, alongside increases in risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes.
Overall dietary pattern more important for heart disease prevention, management
A new American College of Cardiology scientific statement emphasizes that long-term cardiovascular health appears to depend more on overall diet quality, food sources, and degree of processing than on individual nutrients or specific macronutrient ratios.
More moderate to vigorous physical activity could reduce type 2 diabetes risk
An analysis of nearly 88,000 adults found that people with lower levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity had substantially higher rates of developing type 2 diabetes, with the strongest relative association seen among adults 62 and younger.
Mini-strokes linked to 34% higher long-term dementia risk in new study
A long-term study found that people who experienced a transient ischemic attack had a 34% higher risk of subsequently developing dementia, with roughly one in five receiving a dementia diagnosis during about seven years of follow-up.
