BU School of Public Health Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
September 27, 2024 0 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Up to 45 percent of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) cases could be prevented by modifiable risk factors, but current research is limited to observational studies that make it difficult to establish definitive causes.
Frontiers
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Researchers in the US have examined if taking part in an in-school cycling program improves middle schoolers’ mental health and found positive effects. This motivates us, and hopefully others, to continue investigating and developing cycling as a pathway to improved health and well-being in adolescents.”
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Frontiers
AUGUST 3, 2023
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer In an observational study, researchers showed that consuming more added sugars is consistently associated with greater odds of developing kidney stones in the US, especially for ethnicities such as Native Americans or Asians, or for people with a relatively higher income.
Black Health Matters
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
She is an active member of the association of Black Cardiologists and co-chairs their Health and Public Policy Committee. Elevated Lipoprotein(a), often referred to as Lp(a), has been recognized as a significant risk factor for heart disease. Doing so will still help decrease your overall risk and improve your heart health.
HEALTHBEAT
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Last month, the March of Dimes released its annual report on maternal and infant health in the United States. And its not just the health of the babies scoring low. Maternal mortality is a public health crisis.
Black Health Matters
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
Understanding Heart Issues Heart issues, like heart attacks and strokes, are serious health problems. Why Are African Americans at Higher Risk? Practicing healthy lifestyle habits like healthy eating and exercising regularly can only improve your heart health. Click here to learn more about elevated Lp(a).
Black Health Matters
JUNE 13, 2024
The flaws in the healthcare system, paired with the most significant risk factors, such as age and a family history of Alzheimer’s, only make things worse when it comes to diagnosis and treatment. The post Alzheimer’s: Identifying The Signs & Supporting Your Loved Ones appeared first on Black Health Matters.
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