Modest exercise may alter cholesterol particle size study finds
A Duke University led study shows that even modest exercise changes the size and density of cholesterol carrying particles, reducing their damaging potential while total cholesterol and weight stay constant. Overweight sedentary adults split into walking or jogging groups showed bigger particles with higher intensity exercise. tests may become standard in future preventive care.
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Holiday eating tips for diabetes manage holiday meals
Kansas State University specialist Mary Meek Higgins urges daily diabetes vigilance during holidays. The piece notes prevalence, symptoms, risks from high blood sugar, and practical tips to pace portions, maintain meals, and increase activity through winter to avoid weight gain and complications.
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Brain size linked to trauma risk in Vietnam twins
A study of 40 male Vietnam veterans and their twins shows the hippocampus size, tied to memory, may predict PTSD vulnerability. The smaller brain region appears inherited rather than caused by combat stress, despite PTSD affecting about 31 percent of Vietnam veterans per government estimates.
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