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Groundbreaking Study Reveals New Link Between Gut Bacteria and Heart Disease Risk

By Dr. Sarah Johnson

A landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has identified specific gut microbiome patterns that may predict heart disease risk with greater accuracy than traditional methods. Researchers followed 5,000 participants over eight years and found that certain bacterial signatures were strongly correlated with cardiovascular outcomes, independent of diet and lifestyle factors.

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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Reduced Cognitive Decline in New 10-Year Study

By Lisa Thomas

Research following 3,500 adults shows those who adhered closely to a Mediterranean diet showed 32% less cognitive decline over a decade compared to control groups. The study, conducted across multiple research centers in Europe, particularly noted the benefits of olive oil, fatty fish, and antioxidant-rich vegetables in maintaining cognitive function as participants aged.

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High-Intensity Interval Training Improves Cellular Aging Markers in Older Adults

By Dave Smith

New research suggests that just 20 minutes of HIIT three times weekly can improve telomere length and mitochondrial function in adults over 65. The randomized controlled trial compared HIIT workouts to moderate continuous exercise and found that the high-intensity intervals produced significantly better results for biological age markers, despite the shorter total exercise duration.

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