Saturated Fatty Acids Linked to Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women

Radiological Society North America: High levels of saturated fatty acids in the breast are associated with cancer in postmenopausal women.Researchers examined 89 patients using a new MRI method to measure fatty acids in breast tissue.The findings showed no correlation between BMI and fatty acid fractions in breast tissue, suggesting that the composition of fat in the breast tissue is an independent risk factor.  Fatty acids in the breast may be useful indicators of cancer in postmenopausal women, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. The results may help researchers determine the underlying mechanisms behind breast cancer development in some patients.

Healthy heart, healthy brain

Cardiovascular health (CVH) plays a critical role in brain health. Several cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, are related to higher risk for cognitive decline (impairment of memory, decisions, judging the time, completing a complex task, visual perception...).
Prevention strategies targeting modifiable factors and behaviors are important for reducing risks for cognitive decline and dementia.
Life's Simple 7 is a new metric based on modifiable health behaviors and factors that the American Heart Association uses to promote improvements to cardiovascular health (CVH): nonsmoking, healthy diet, physical activity, and body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), total cholesterol, and fasting glucose.
 Compared with low cardiovascular health, intermediate and high levels of cardiovascular health are both associated with substantially lower incidence of cognitive impairment.
Source: American Heart Association