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Genetic predisposition to muscle strength associated with lower cardiovascular mortality

Genetic predisposition to muscle strength associated with lower cardiovascular mortality

A study conducted by the Department of Sports and Health Sciences at the Jyväskylä University in Finland showed that men with genetic predispositions supporting higher muscle strength had a lower risk of death due to cardiovascular diseases, regardless of their level of physical activity during free time or other factors related to lifestyle. The low […]

Women with a genetic risk for depression are at increased risk of developing heart disease

Women with a genetic risk for depression are at increased risk of developing heart disease

Researchers at the University of Queensland have found that women with a high genetic risk for depression are more likely to have heart disease. In a study that analyzed the genetic and health data of more than 300,000 people, Dr. Sonia Shah i Dr Clara Jiang from UQ The Institute of Molecular Biology found that […]