According to a study published in the journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) who conducted a global umbrella review of studies examining the potential effects of physical activity on mental health, low to moderate intensity exercise significantly helps to reduce the rates of depression.

Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world's top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care.

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An experimental drug called olezarsen may reduce levels of bad blood fats called triglycerides and lower the risk of heart disease, according to two studies that were recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine, and the drug could be approved in the near future for those with a rare condition called familial chylomicronemia syndrome who are likely to benefit the most from the medication.

Research published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine suggests that genetics alone can mean a 21% greater risk of early death, but people can improve their chances by following a healthy diet which may offset the impact of genetics by more than 60% and add another five years to your lifespan.