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Health News 2026-01-15

High cholesterol may predict future heart disease risk, even in healthy women

High levels of blood plasma lipoprotein are strongly associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Some types of plasma lipoprotein can be reduced through diet and exercise, but others, such as lipoprotein(a) are influenced by genetics. A new study has found that high lipoprotein(a) increases the 30-year risk of CVD, even in healthy women. The researchers suggest introducing routine screening to detect high lipoprotein(a).

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Health News 2026-01-14

Many Brazilians live past 110: What are their secrets?

Brazil is home to three of the 10 longest-lived male supercentenarians in the world. A new paper explores why Brazil is home to an unusually high number of long-lived individuals. The authors believe distinct genetic and immunological factors may be driving this effect.

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Health News 2026-01-13

Seasonal slump or mental health myth? The truth about Blue Monday

Each year, usually on the third Monday in January, the internet goes abuzz with warnings about the dreaded “Blue Monday,” the so-called most depressing day of the year. Where did the concept of Blue Monday originate, and is it a real phenomenon?

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Health News 2026-01-12

How to Safely Return to Exercise After Prolonged Physical Inactivity

After weeks or months of inactivity, the body adapts in ways that make a rapid return to exercise risky. This evidence-based guide explains how to rebuild fitness, strength, and resilience safely while minimizing injury and long-term health consequences.

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Health News 2026-01-11

Body clock disturbances may contribute to dementia risk, evidence suggests

Circadian rhythm refers to the changes that occur in organisms over a 24-hour period. Rest and activity patterns throughout the day are one way to explore components of circadian rhythm. One study found that more fragmented and weaker circadian rest activity rhythms and having peak activity time later in the day were linked to an increased risk for dementia.

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Health News 2026-01-10

The Science Behind Sustainable Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance

Evidence shows that weight management outcomes are shaped not only by diet and exercise but also by timing, adherence, and clinical support. Initiating structured interventions early in the year aligns behavioral momentum with metabolic and medical strategies to improve long-term weight loss and disease risk reduction.

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Health News 2026-01-09

Vital capacity: the "respiratory vitality index" of the body, which can be easily measured with a mobile phone!

Breathing is the most fundamental rhythm of life. But have you ever thought that within each inhale and exhale lies an important code for measuring physical health — lung capacity? Now, there's no need for complex instruments. Just open the Treelet Health APP and use your phone's microphone to complete a lung capacity test, easily keeping track of your respiratory vitality. Today, we will comprehensively interpret the mysteries of lung capacity and how to make good use of this new function to protect respiratory health.

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Health News 2026-01-08

Sleep quality may increase dementia risk: Latest evidence

Medical News Today has recently covered several pieces of research that support a strong link between sleep and dementia risk. One of these studies, using MRI scans, found that people with a weaker glymphatic system—which clears toxins from the brain during sleep—have a higher risk of dementia. Another study found that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea may raise the risk of tiny brain bleeds, which could increase the chances of dementia and stroke. And another study suggested that people with chronic insomnia may be at a greater risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment, which has been linked to faster brain aging.

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2026-01-07

B12 from diet vs supplements: Which is better for heart health, immunity?

Vitamin B12 is a critical component of the diet and can be found in animal food sources. Vitamin B12 and its available forms have been the subject of ongoing research. A recent comprehensive review discusses key aspects of vitamin B12 and components of natural versus synthetic forms of the vitamin.

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2026-01-06

'Dry January': 1 month of no alcohol makes real difference to health, study confirms

In 2013, Alcohol Change UK started the “Dry January” campaign, where people could commit to abstaining from drinking alcohol for the entire month. In January 2025, about 200,000 people worldwide signed up to participate in Dry January. A new study reports that abstaining from alcohol for just one month can offer meaningful physical and psychological improvements.

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2026-01-05

7 heart-healthy behaviors may help increase longevity after cancer

With progress in diagnosis and treatment, more people are surviving cancer than ever before. However, long-term health issues after cancer treatment may affect a person’s longevity. Research has now found that cancer survivors who follow a heart-healthy lifestyle can improve their chances of living longer. The study suggests that seven behaviors, including being physically active, eating a balanced diet, and quitting smoking, not only reduce a person’s overall mortality risk by 38%, but are also associated with reduced cancer mortality.

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2026-01-04

Dancing, reading, and video games could help delay brain aging

Past research shows that engaging in creative activities can help keep your brain healthy as you age. A new study has found that not only can creative pursuits help with brain health, they may also help delay brain aging. Researchers discovered that those with long-term involvement in creative activities have a more ‘youthful’ brain age on average.

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