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“Post-training measures revealed that training reduced systolic and diastolic aortic blood pressures by 4 mm Hg and 3 mm Hg, respectively, translating to approximately four years of chronological age. Men and older marathon runners saw the greatest improvements in their cardiovascular health, compared to younger or female runners. Link to study abstract.”

“These findings suggest that 20-alpha hydroxycholesterol, a compound present in breast milk, influences neonatal white matter development and may benefit infants at risk for cerebral palsy or other brain injury-related disorders. Learn more about the benefits of breast milk in our overview article. Read study abstract.”

“These findings suggest that dietary and supplemental omega-3 fatty acids intake may have beneficial effects on infant brain development. Link to study abstract.”

“Blood flow to the brain increased by nearly 3 percent, suggesting that cerebrovascular function is a critical aspect of maintaining or improving memory and verbal skills. Link to study abstract.”

“Vitamin D plays many other roles in human health. Learn more about vitamin D in our overview article. Read study abstract.”

“Having excess body fat is the second leading risk factor for macular degeneration. In fact, a person's risk of developing macular degeneration increases by 75 percent with each 0.1 increase in their waist-to-hip ratio – a measure of abdominal obesity. Read study abstract.”

“Although this study did not assess the teens' athletic performance, it's important to note that protein supports muscle growth and maintenance, ultimately influencing aspects of performance. Learn more about the importance of dietary protein in this episode featuring Dr. Philip Stuart. Read study abstract and highlights.”

“The contradictory findings of these two studies suggest that cold exposure may be harmful in certain contexts, but beneficial in others, and that timing of the exposure is critical. Link to study abstract.”

“The losses appeared to be related to sex-specific increases in blood leukocyte counts and inflammation, as evidenced by higher levels of C-reactive protein. These findings point to the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight throughout life as a strategy to reduce or prevent cognitive decline. Link to study abstract.”

“These findings suggest that a woman's cardiovascular health can predict that of her children's and underscore the importance of public health and clinical interventions designed to improve cardiovascular fitness. Link to study abstract.”