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10/31/2025

"At the end of the study, people who walked for longer stretches of time had a lower risk for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease than those who walked for shorter lengths. These results suggest that how one reaches a step count can also affect health outcomes."

A new study found that walking for longer stretches at a time, ie. for 10 minutes or more, was associated with a lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease.

10/27/2025

"A new study reports the findings of a Phase 3 clinical trial of the investigational drug valiltramiprosate, developed for genetically at-risk APOE4/4 patients. APOE4/4 participants with MCI treated with the new drug experienced slowed brain atrophy and reduced water diffusivity."

Phase 3 clinical trial results of an investigational drug has shown benefits in treating people with APOE4/4 with early Alzheimer's disease.

10/23/2025

"In a study published Wednesday in Neurology Open Access, researchers found adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter than people without gum disease."

New research links gum disease and cavities to stroke risk, adding to the evidence that poor oral health may have a significant impact on cardiovascular health.

10/20/2025

"About 9 in 10 adults in the United States have not heard of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome despite nearly 90% of adults being at risk for the condition, according to a recent survey from the American Heart Association."

About 9 in 10 adults in the United States have not heard of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome despite nearly 90% of adults being at risk for the condition, according to a recent survey.

10/15/2025

"Researchers from the University of East Anglia and the biotechnology company Oxford Biodynamics have developed a blood test that is 96% accurate in diagnosing ME/CFS."

Researchers from the University of East Anglia and biotechnology company Oxford Biodynamics have developed a new blood test for diagnosing ME/CFS with 96% accuracy.

10/13/2025

“…a study has identified five distinct sleep profiles, linking brain activity and sleep quality with a number of different health and lifestyle outcomes.”

A new study has identified five distinct sleep profiles, linking brain activity and sleep quality with a number of different health and lifestyle outcomes.

10/11/2025

"For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness."

For people who don’t already exercise, short bursts of deliberate activity significantly improved cardiorespiratory fitness.

10/09/2025

The Way We Were Car Show!

10/08/2025

“Invasive lobular carcinoma, the second most common breast cancer type, is increasing about 3% each year, more than triple the rate of other breast cancers, the report, published on Tuesday morning, found.”

A fast-rising form of breast cancer that’s harder to detect on mammograms now makes up more than one in ten cases in the U.S., according to a new report.

10/04/2025

Fall fun in Ballston Spa!

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — The Ballston Spa Farmers’ Market went out with a bang — holding its first-ever Autumn Fest and drawing community members to Wiswall Park to celebrate fall and an incredible mar…

10/02/2025

Excellent information for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.ABC News has compiled resources to help you learn more about breast cancer diagnosis, treatments and support.

09/30/2025

"Before a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular disease hit, there are almost always warning signs, according to a new study."

In almost all cases, there are signs leading up to cardiovascular disease. You can start treating the risk factors now, experts say.