Body #Roundness Index Trajectories and the Incidence of #Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence From the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study

Several previous cross‐sectional studies suggested that body roundness index (BRI) may be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, the association should be further validated. Our study aimed to assess the association of the BRI trajectories with CVD among middle‐aged and older Chinese people in a longitudinal cohort.Methods and ResultsA total of 9935 participants from the… Continue reading Body #Roundness Index Trajectories and the Incidence of #Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence From the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study

Time-Restricted Eating in Adults With #Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background:Time-restricted eating (TRE), limiting daily dietary intake to a consistent 8 to 10 hours without mandating calorie reduction, may provide cardiometabolic benefits.Objective:To determine the effects of TRE as a lifestyle intervention combined with current standard-of-care treatments on cardiometabolic health in adults with metabolic syndrome.Design:Randomized controlled trial. (ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04057339)Setting:Clinical research institute.Participants:Adults with metabolic syndrome including elevated… Continue reading Time-Restricted Eating in Adults With #Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial

#Metformin decelerates #aging clock in male monkeys

Highlights•Metformin prevents brain atrophy, elevating cognitive function in aged male primates.Metformin slows the pace of aging across diverse male primate tissues•Metformin counterparts neuronal aging, delivering geroprotection via Nrf2 in male primatesSummaryIn a rigorous 40-month study, we evaluated the geroprotective effects of metformin on adult male cynomolgus monkeys, addressing a gap in primate aging research. The… Continue reading #Metformin decelerates #aging clock in male monkeys

#Inflammation, #Cholesterol, #Lipoprotein(a), and 30-Year #Cardiovascular Outcomes in Women

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and lipoprotein(a) levels contribute to 5-year and 10-year predictions of cardiovascular risk and represent distinct pathways for pharmacologic intervention. More information about the usefulness of these biomarkers for predicting cardiovascular risk over longer periods of time in women is needed because early-life intervention represents an important risk-reduction… Continue reading #Inflammation, #Cholesterol, #Lipoprotein(a), and 30-Year #Cardiovascular Outcomes in Women

#Hormone Therapy and Biological #Aging in Postmenopausal Women

Importance  Menopause is associated with biological aging, and hormone therapy (HT) is associated with health outcomes in postmenopausal women.Objective  To evaluate the association between HT use and discrepancies between chronological and biological age in postmenopausal women as well as the potential modifying role of socioeconomic status (SES).Design, Setting, and Participants  This population-based, retrospective cohort study included postmenopausal women… Continue reading #Hormone Therapy and Biological #Aging in Postmenopausal Women

#Lignan Intake and Type 2 #Diabetes Incidence Among US Men and Women

Importance  Lignans are phytoestrogens abundant in Western diets and may be associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) risk.Objective  To prospectively investigate associations between lignan intake and T2D incidence.Design, Setting, and Participants  Population-based cohort study of US men and women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS, 1984-2018), NHSII (1991-2019), and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS, 1986-2020), as well… Continue reading #Lignan Intake and Type 2 #Diabetes Incidence Among US Men and Women

The central role of the gut #microbiota in the pathophysiology and management of type 2 #diabetes

The inhabitants of our intestines, collectively called the gut microbiome, comprise fungi, viruses, and bacterial strains. These microorganisms are involved in the fermentation of dietary compounds and the regulation of our adaptive and innate immune systems. Less known is the reciprocal interaction between the gut microbiota and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as well as… Continue reading The central role of the gut #microbiota in the pathophysiology and management of type 2 #diabetes

Energy Intake and Dietary Glycemic Load in Late Morning and Risk of Type 2 #Diabetes: The Hispanic Community #Health Study/Study of #Latinos, a Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

To evaluate the association between meal timing and type 2 diabetes risk in U.S. Hispanic/Latino adults.RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODSThe Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) is a multicenter, community-based, prospective cohort study. This study included 8,868 HCHS/SOL adults without diabetes at baseline (2008–2011) and attending the visit 2 examination (2014–2017). Energy intake and glycemic… Continue reading Energy Intake and Dietary Glycemic Load in Late Morning and Risk of Type 2 #Diabetes: The Hispanic Community #Health Study/Study of #Latinos, a Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

Glycated Hemoglobin A1c Time in Range and #Dementia in Older Adults With #Diabetes

Key PointsQuestion  In older individuals with diabetes, is maintaining stability of glycated hemoglobin A1c levels (HbA1c) in individualized target ranges over time associated with lower risk of Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD)?Findings  In this cohort study of 374 021 older veterans with diabetes, greater HbA1c stability, as measured by HbA1c time in range, was associated with a lower risk of… Continue reading Glycated Hemoglobin A1c Time in Range and #Dementia in Older Adults With #Diabetes