People who primarily sit during the workday face a 34% increased risk of dying of heart disease compared with workers who largely don't sit, but taking breaks and engaging in leisure-time activity attenuates the risk.
Recent increases in mortality caused by both substance use and cardiovascular disease are particularly pronounced among women, younger people, rural residents, and stimulant users.
New data from COSMOS suggest a daily multivitamin may help protect the aging brain. However, at least one expert has concerns about the study's methodology and the interpretation of its findings.