CBD is not a cure-all – here's what science says about its real health benefits

CBD isn’t a miracle cure for everything that ails a person – but science shows that it has the potential to help treat a number of health conditions.

Kent E Vrana, Professor and Chair of Pharmacology, Penn State • conversation
Feb. 9, 2023 ~10 min

Depressed young adults face higher heart disease risk

Young adults who feel down or depressed are more likely to develop heart disease, a new study shows.

Caslon Hatch-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Feb. 1, 2023 ~6 min


Yoga: Modern research shows a variety of benefits to both body and mind from the ancient practice

Yoga’s surge in popularity in the past decade has spurred more research into its effects. The combination of physical movement and mindfulness provides a wide range of health benefits.

Herpreet Thind, Associate Professor of Public Health, UMass Lowell • conversation
Jan. 24, 2023 ~8 min

Weight plays role in vitamin D’s health benefits

Researchers have found a correlation between vitamin D’s positive health outcomes and a person’s body mass index (BMI).

Harvard Gazette • harvard
Jan. 17, 2023 ~7 min

Sitting all day is terrible for your health – now, a new study finds a relatively easy way to counteract it

Short, frequent walks throughout the day are key to helping prevent the harmful effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

Keith Diaz, Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine, Columbia University • conversation
Jan. 13, 2023 ~5 min

New study shows impact pollinators have on human health

New Harvard study finds pollination loss removes healthy foods from global diets, increases chronic diseases causing an estimated 427,000 excess deaths annually.

Todd Datz • harvard
Dec. 14, 2022 ~4 min

Blocking this gene slows heart scarring, failure

Blocking a specific gene in people in the early stages of cardiomyopathy could halt the development of scar tissue and delay heart failure.

Federico Graciano - Duke-NUS • futurity
Dec. 9, 2022 ~6 min

Activity tracker data can shed light on heart health

Activity trackers not only count your steps, they can also obtain metrics associated with your general physical and cardiovascular health.

Maura Kinney-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Nov. 18, 2022 ~5 min


Bariatric surgery cuts heart disease risk for people with obesity

Bariatric surgery can reduce risk of heart disease for people with obesity, a new study shows.

Patti Zielinski - Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 15, 2022 ~5 min

Heart research bias puts Black, Hispanic women at risk

Biases in studies concerning heart disease and metabolic disorder in midlife Black and Hispanic women may put their lives in jeopardy.

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 11, 2022 ~4 min

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