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Cardiovascular Health
World-First Trial Finds Statins Safely Cut Heart Attack Risk in Healthy Adults Over 70
4 sources · 52d ago
Metabolic Health
88,000-Adult Study Finds Exercise's Absolute Diabetes Risk Reduction Peaks in Older Adults
5 sources · 30d ago
Brain Health
Structured Lifestyle Coaching Outperforms General Health Advice in Preventing Cognitive Decline
5 sources · 44d ago
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