Mid-life resting heart rate of 75 plus beats/minute linked to doubling in early death risk

Tom Patriot

A resting heart rate of 75 beats per minute in mid-life is linked to a doubling in the risk of an early death from all causes-at least among men-reveals research published in the online journal Open Heart. And an increase in the rate for men in their 50s is associated with a heightened risk of heart disease over the next 11 years, the findings show. Resting heart rate-the number of heart beats per minute when the body is at rest-usually changes with age, with lower rates indicative of better cardiovascular fitness…

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WHAT ARE FREE RADICALS? PLUS, HOW TO COMBAT THEM

Tom Patriot

If you keep up with all things skin care, you’ve likely heard a time or two about how free radicals are bad news for your skin. But are you aware of why these molecules are so damaging to your body’s largest organ, and what they’re capable of? If not, you’ll want to keep reading. We tapped board-certified dermatologist, and Skincare.com consultant, Joshua Zeichner, MD, to break down the connection between free radicals and the skin. Read on to discover what free radicals are, how they can harm your skin and what you…

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Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga Reportedly Haven’t Hung Out Since the Oscars

Tom Patriot

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga were nearly inseparable during the 2019 awards season and film festival circuit as they promoted A Star Is Born together, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. After lighting up the Oscars with a stunning performance of the song “Shallow” together in February, it appears the co-stars haven’t seen each other since. “Since the awards season ended, Bradley spends every day with his family,” a source told People. Cooper and girlfriend Irina Shayk often take their two-year-old daughter Lea de Seine out for activities, like strolling…

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Light, physical activity reduces brain aging

Tom Patriot

Incremental physical activity, even at light intensity, is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging. Considerable evidence suggests that engaging in regular physical activity may prevent cognitive decline and dementia. Active individuals have lower metabolic and vascular risk factors and these risk factors may explain their propensity for healthy brain aging. However, the specific activity levels optimal for dementia prevention have remained unclear. The new 2018 Physical Activity-Guidelines for Americans suggest that some physical activity is better than none, but achieving greater than 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous (MV)…

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