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Not all sitting is equal. A new study found that mentally active sedentary habits, like reading, puzzles, writing, or learning a skill, were linked to lower dementia risk than passive sitting like watching TV. https://bit.ly/4vZ0A4l

Dementia: Keeping your brain active while sitting may help reduce risk Share on PinterestCan keeping the brain active while sitting help lower dementia risk? Carol Yepes/Getty ImagesPrevious research has shown that making certain unhealthy lifestyle choices, such as living a sedentary lifestyle, may increase a person’s risk for dementia. A new study has found that me...

For people who already have ASCVD, getting LDL below 55 mg/dL instead of below 70 mg/dL cut major cardiovascular events by about one-third over 3 years in a randomized trial. This only applies to people with existing heart disease, so treatment targets should stay personal. https://bit.ly/4t15jzB

Cholesterol: More intensive LDL lowering may cut major heart risks Using cholesterol-lowering drugs more aggressively to lower LDL cholesterol levels further than traditional guidelines suggest may help decrease risk for major cardiovascular events, a new study suggests.

Weight loss may get easier when meals get simpler. A study found that more consistent daily calories and repeating go-to meals was linked to better weight loss than a more varied pattern. https://bit.ly/3QDGHzC

Weight loss: Having 'go-to' meals on repeat may give better results Eating many 'repeat' meals every day and consuming more calories at the weekend may help with weight loss more, a new study indicates.

New AHA guidance puts the focus on patterns, not perfection. Build meals around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and unsaturated fats, while cutting back on ultraprocessed foods, added sugar, sodium, and excess alcohol. https://bit.ly/3Pb6xdN

New heart health guidelines highlight 9 key lifestyle steps The new 2026 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines note 9 key steps to better heart health, which include more plant-based foods, and highlight the importance of lifelong healthy eating.