• How physical activity is linked to well-being in daily life

  Posted on: 12-Jun-2026

  Movement is good for us, as we all know. But many people do not engage in enough physical activity in their daily lives. Because knowledge of the positive effects of movement is clearly not sufficient to induce changes in behavior, science is increasingly focusing on mood and emotional factors.

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• AHA identifies 10 key factors to lower dementia and stroke risk

  Posted on: 12-Jun-2026

  In a statement published last week, the American Heart Association outlined how promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, improving environmental conditions, and expanding access to health, social, and mental health care can protect brain health and reduce the risk of stroke and dementia.

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• Limit ultra-processed foods to lower risk of heart disease, say experts

  Posted on: 12-Jun-2026

  People who eat more ultra-processed food (UPF) have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death, according to a report published in the European Heart Journal. The report, by a group of cardiology experts from across Europe, brings together the results of all research on UPFs and cardiovascular disease that has been published to date.

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• Maintaining a healthy heart may require regular doses of positivity

  Posted on: 12-Jun-2026

  Positive psychology interventions such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and optimism training can consistently improve blood pressure, inflammation markers, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors within a matter of weeks, a recent study has found. However, since these benefits are associated with lifestyle changes such as eating healthier and greater physical activity, the researchers suggest that ongoing reinforcements may be needed to stay on course for the long term.

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