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Prolonged Time In Space Makes Astronauts' Hearts Shrink: Study
Staying in space for long durations can lead to shrinkage of astronauts' heart and exercise is not the cure for it, revealed a new study published in the journal Circulation. Reportedly, the study was conducted on former astronaut Scott Kelly, whose heart was exposed to longer periods in space and had shrunk despite hours of exercise. Notably, the study has come amid countries advancing towards space missions across the globe.
Tags: astronauts, Heart care, space Adventures, Heart Diseases
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Walnut Intake Reduces Inflammation, Risk Of Heart Attacks: Study
A study, conducted for over two years by Dr Emilio Ros in Barcelona, has found that walnuts reduce inflammation thereby lowering the risk of heart diseases. The study indicated 11.5% decrease in inflammation in 600 older adults who consumed 30-60 gram walnuts each day as part of their diet. American College of Cardiology has published this study in its journal. Ros said long-term inflammation increases atherosclerosis, leading to heart… read-more
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