Going to university may cut your risk of heart disease

Conclusion This study indicates there may be some genetic support for the idea that spending longer in education contributes to lowering the risk of CHD. The researchers also demonstrate that this may be because people who spend longer in education have a lower BMI and are less likely to smoke. However, there are some limitations to this research that need to be considered: The genetic variations identified as being associated with education may not be markers for education at all, but more basic biological pathways. The authors do not account for the fact that differences in education might be due to brain function, which also influences mental health, lifestyle and behaviour choices, all of which are likely to contribute to cardiovascular health. The research does not address whether the link between "longer education genes" and decreased risk of CHD might be down to educational ability rather than just length of time spent in education. The increased time in education might have led to increased wealth for many of the participants, which may contribute to the decreased risk of CHD. You don't need to get a degree to reduce your risk of heart disease. You can lower your risk by having a healthy, balanced diet, being physically active and not smoking. Read more advice about preventing heart disease. Links To The Headlines Why gaining a degree could help you live longer. The Daily Telegraph, August 31 2017 Having a degree helps cut heart attack risk by...
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