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Triple-I: Lightning Caused $1.65 Billion in US Homeowners Claim Payouts in 2025; Average Cost Per Claim Surges Nearly 43%
NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
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Triple-I: Lightning Caused $1.65 Billion in US Homeowners Claim Payouts in 2025; Average Cost Per Claim Surges Nearly 43%
Florida, California and Texas Again Among Top States for Lightning Losses
MALVERN, Pa. - U.S. insurers paid an estimated $1.65 billion in lightning-related homeowners insurance claims in 2025, a 59% increase from the $1.04 billion paid in 2024, according to the latest figures from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I).
The total number of lightning-caused
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NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
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Triple-I: Lightning Caused $1.65 Billion in US Homeowners Claim Payouts in 2025; Average Cost Per Claim Surges Nearly 43%
Florida, California and Texas Again Among Top States for Lightning Losses
MALVERN, Pa. - U.S. insurers paid an estimated $1.65 billion in lightning-related homeowners insurance claims in 2025, a 59% increase from the $1.04 billion paid in 2024, according to the latest figures from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I).
The total number of lightning-causedclaims also rose in 2025, increasing 11.6 % to 61,986 claims from 55,537 the prior year. While the number of claims increased modestly, the average cost per claim surged 42.8% to $26,616, reflecting higher rebuilding and repair costs, inflation-driven increases in labor and materials expenses, and the growing value of increasingly sophisticated home electronics and connected devices.
Florida, California and Texas led the nation in the number of lightning-related homeowners insurance claims. Texas recorded the highest average cost per claim among the top states at $60,382 per claim.
"The sharp increase in average claim costs reflects broader trends affecting homeowners across the country, including rising reconstruction costs, inflation, the growing value of property and technology inside the home, as well as litigation abuse," said Triple-I CEO Sean Kevelighan. "These trends are making lightning-related losses more expensive and underscore the importance of preparedness and resilience."
In recognition of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week (June 21-27), Triple-I analyzed national insurance claims data and estimated that:
* The average cost per lightning claim has increased 146.9% since 2017, rising from $10,781 to $26,616.
* The total value of lightning-related homeowners insurance claims reached $1.65 billion in 2025, the highest level since 2020.
* More than half of all lightning claims originated from the top 10 states.
"Lightning can cause extensive damage beyond a direct strike," said State Farm's Dave Phillips. "Power surges generated by lightning can damage electrical systems, appliances, computers and smart-home technologies. Homeowners should take proactive steps to protect their property through surge protection, regular maintenance and preparedness planning."
State Farm is the largest writer of homeowners insurance in the United States, with direct premiums written of more than $39 billion in 2025.
Damage caused by lightning, such as fire, is covered by standard homeowners, condo, renters and business insurance policies. Some homeowners policies also provide coverage for power surges that are the direct result of a lightning strike.
Lightning can cause damage in a variety of ways, including fires, power surges and damage to electrical systems, appliances and other property. When a lightning event results in significant structural damage or a fire, losses can extend beyond repairs to include personal property replacement, temporary living expenses, debris removal and reconstruction costs.
The financial impact of lightning may be greater than reflected in lightning-specific claims data. When a lightning strike causes a fire, for example, the resulting insurance claim may be classified as a fire loss rather than a lightning loss, making it more difficult to fully measure lightning's contribution to insured property damage. Lightning is also a well-known source of wildfire ignition in the West. California's historic 2020 lightning siege sparked hundreds of wildfires that burned millions of acres and destroyed thousands of structures, illustrating how a single weather event can trigger losses that may extend beyond those captured in lightning-specific claims statistics.
Homeowners Insurance Claims And Payout for Lightning Losses, 2017-2025
Year ... Value of claims ($ millions) ... Number of claims ... Average cost per claim
2017 ... $916.6 ... 85,020 ... $10,781
2018 ... 908.9 ... 77,898 ... 11,668
2019 ... 920.1 ... 76,860 ... 11,971
2020 ... 2,066.7 ... 71,551 ... 28,885
2021 ... 1,313.1 ... 60,851 ... 21,578
2022 ... 950.2 ... 62,189 ... 15,280
2023 ... 1,239.7 ... 70,787 ... 17,513
2024 ... 1,035.3 ... 55,537 ... 18,641
2025 ... 1,649.8 ... 61,986 ... 26,616
Percent change ... ... ...
2025 - 2024 ... 59.4% ... 11.6% ... 42.8%
2025 - 2017 ... 80.0% ... -27.1% ... 146.9%
State Rankings
Florida was the leading state for lightning-related homeowners insurance claims in 2025, with 5,167 claims. Texas ranked third in claim frequency but generated the highest total insured losses at nearly $253 million and the highest average cost per claim at $60,382.
Top 10 States For Homeowners Insurance Lightning Losses By Number Of Claims, 2025
Rank ... State ... Value of claims ... Number of claims ... Average cost per claim
1 ... Florida ... $186.0 ... 5,167 ... $35,993
2 ... California ... 156.5 ... 4,211 ... 37,159
3 ... Texas ... 252.9 ... 4,188 ... 60,382
4 ... Georgia ... 87.6 ... 4,007 ... 21,871
5 ... Alabama ... 56.7 ... 2,981 ... 19,025
6 ... North Carolina ... 49.5 ... 2,844 ... 17,421
7 ... Louisiana ... 45.2 ... 2,311 ... 19,538
8 ... Pennsylvania ... 33.4 ... 2,177 ... 15,355
9 ... Virginia ... 39.9 ... 2,166 ... 18,399
10 ... New York ... 45.2 ... 2,004 ... 22,577
... Top 10 States ... $952.9 ... 32,056 ... $29,726
The Lightning Protection Institute (LPI) noted that lightning strikes can occur at an astonishing 100 times per second.
"The sharp rise in lightning-related losses serves as a reminder that lightning protection is an investment in resilience," said Tim Harger, executive director of LPI. "Whether it's a family home, a business, or critical infrastructure, the best time to protect against lightning damage is before a storm arrives. Properly installed lightning protection and surge protection systems can significantly reduce risk and help keep people, property, and operations safe."
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About the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)
Since 1960, the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I(r)) has been the trusted voice of risk and insurance, delivering unique, data-driven insights to educate, elevate and connect consumers, industry professionals, policymakers, and the media. An affiliate of The Institutes, Triple-I represents a diverse membership accounting for nearly 50% of all U.S. property/casualty premiums written. Our members include mutual and stock companies, personal and commercial lines, primary insurers and reinsurers - serving regional, national and global markets.
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About The Institutes
The Institutes(r) are a not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate, elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance. Through products and services offered by The Institutes' 21 affiliated business units, people and organizations are empowered to help those in need with a focus on understanding, predicting, and preventing losses to create a more resilient world. Learn more at Global.TheInstitutes.org.
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Original text here: https://www.iii.org/press-release/triple-i-lightning-caused-165-billion-in-us-homeowners-claim-payouts-in-2025-average-cost-per-claim-surges-nearly-43-061726
Karen Prioleau Honored With 2026 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 18 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Karen Prioleau Honored with 2026 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award
In 1999, the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) created an annual award recognizing a man or a woman for a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing. The organizations are proud to announce Karen Prioleau of Newport Beach, California as the 2026 award recipient. Her unyielding dedication
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SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 18 -- Boat Owners Association of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Karen Prioleau Honored with 2026 BoatUS/NWSA Leadership in Women's Sailing Award
In 1999, the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) and the National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) created an annual award recognizing a man or a woman for a record of achievement in inspiring, educating and enriching the lives of women through sailing. The organizations are proud to announce Karen Prioleau of Newport Beach, California as the 2026 award recipient. Her unyielding dedicationto educating sailors, exceptional leadership skills and a lifetime of work to promote opportunities for women make her a worthy recipient of the award. Her leadership has inspired countless women to endeavor to serve the sailing community as professionals mariner careers on large private and charter yachts, cruise ships, passenger ferries, whale watch and as instructors.
Karen started sailing and instructing as a young girl at Long Beach Sea Base in Long Beach, California. Later, she and her family accomplished cruising internationally on their 1938 wooden sailboat. Upon sailing home to California, Karen joined the faculty at Orange Coast College (OCC), in Costa Mesa, California, eventually retiring as Associate Professor and Professional Mariners Program Coordinator. She coordinated and instructed in the Professional Mariner Program for the last 15 years, following her decade of work with the OCC School of Sailing and Seamanship. At OCC, she coordinated their Offshore Sailing Program and skippered the 65' S/V ALASKA EAGLE with adult sailors on many offshore passages. She recounted, "It was amazing to do the sorts of things as a job!" She was rotated into trips from Hawaii to Alaska, through the Panama Canal, the longest being from Newport Beach, CA to Easter Island. "Learning so much. It was a blast!" In the early years of her long tenure at OCC the professional mariners program consisted of all male students. Over the years women in the program grew and grew to be about 40%.
Sought for her training abilities, Karen Prioleau instructed in Safety at Sea trainings on the east and west coast of the US. Karen co-organized a crew-overboard research event in Newport, Rhode Island, in collaboration with the Cruising Club of America, Storm Trysail Club, New York Yacht Club and US Sailing. The event involved four offshore boats of various types evaluating different techniques for locating and rescuing individuals in the water, including nighttime and moderate sea conditions.
Karen Prioleau has been a vital member of the national faculty as Master Instructor of US Sailing for 24 years, contributing to the Keelboat and Powerboat programs. In this role, she has been instrumental in updating the navigational material, an area of sailing that offers opportunities for women of all ages and physical abilities to become proficient.
The award was presented in Newport, Rhode Island, June 16 as Karen prepares for her fourth Newport to Bermuda race, this year aboard S/V SELKIE, sailing with owner and 2018 awardee, Sheila McCurdy. NWSA President Debby Grimm notes, "One pillar of the Leadership in Women's Sailing Award is educating women in the sport of sailing. It was a pleasure meeting Karen Prioleau for the first time at our 2026 conference. She was a valuable instructor and met all our expectations with her knowledge and congeniality. Well-deserved, Karen!"
Visit https://www.womensailing.org/leadership_in_womens_sailing.php to learn about the accomplishments of past awardees.
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About Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS):
Celebrating 60 years, BoatUS is the nation's largest advocacy, services and safety group with more than 740,000 dues-paying members. BoatUS is the boat owners' voice on Capitol Hill, fighting for their rights. The TowBoatUS(R) fleet is available 24/7 to assist our members on the water when boats break down or run aground with some 660 vessels and 330-plus locations across North America, bringing our members safely back to the launch ramp, marina or dock. On the road, we are The Boat Owners Auto Club(TM), helping ensure roadside trailer and tow vehicle breakdowns won't slow you down. BoatUS offers GEICO boat insurance policies that give boat owners affordable, specialized coverage and the superior service they need. Award-winning BoatUS Magazine is the largest circulation recreational marine publication in the U.S. with engaging content that speaks to the passion for boat ownership, while our 501(c)(3) nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water offers the nation's only free online boating safety course and many other programs that keep boaters safe, and our waters clean. For more information, visit BoatUS.com
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About National Women's Sailing Association:
Founded in 1990 by Hall of Fame sailor Doris Colgate, the National Women's Sailing Association is a program of the Women's Sailing Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the U.S. It maintains the mission of providing education, programming and support for women sailors of all ages. The organization seeks to help women find community and mentorship among their peers, as well as create leadership and education opportunities. Through membership, donations and sponsorship, they continue to maintain AdventureSail(R), a program designed for girls who wouldn't otherwise have an opportunity to discover the joys of sailing, the Learn to Sail Youth Sailing Scholarship, the Sue Corl Sailing Scholarship and the NWSA/BoatUS Leadership in Women's Sailing Award. For more information visit WomenSailing.org
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Original text here: https://www.boatus.com/news-room/release/karen-prioleau-honored-with-2026-boatusnwsa-l
[Category: Travel]
Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover
CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 18 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
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Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover
Author: Abby Meier
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 15 state corn organizations, delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins, encouraging investment in research that supports the full value of corn grain as a driver of new market opportunities and farm income.
As farmers continue to face a difficult rural
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CHESTERFIELD, Missouri, June 18 -- The National Corn Growers Association issued the following news:
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Corn Growers Urge USDA to Fund Research on Corn Grain, Not Just Stover
Author: Abby Meier
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), along with 15 state corn organizations, delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics Scott Hutchins, encouraging investment in research that supports the full value of corn grain as a driver of new market opportunities and farm income.
As farmers continue to face a difficult ruraleconomy, NCGA is focused on ways to drive additional sources of demand. While research into crop residues such as corn stover has received increased attention, it is equally critical that USDA invest in advancing the utilization of corn grain itself, including its core components: protein, oil, starch, and fiber.
Investing in research that expands demand through innovative uses of corn grain is one of the most effective ways to strengthen the rural economy and improve farm profitability.
The letter comes as university researchers and scientists have confirmed that to secure project funding, they have avoided research focused on increasing the utilization of corn grain. Some scientists have determined that if they include the words "corn grain" in their proposal, they will not receive funding. In contrast, researchers have reported success in securing federal grants to develop a use for corn stover.
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Under Secretary of Research, Education, and Economics
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250
Dear Under Secretary Hutchins,
On behalf of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the state associations highlighted below, thank you for your continued leadership in prioritizing research investments at USDA. We were encouraged to see many of our priorities reflected in Secretary Rollins' 2026 Research and Development priorities, particularly the focus on increasing farm profitability for farmers and ranchers and expanding markets that create new uses of U.S. agricultural feedstocks.
We write to emphasize the importance of USDA research investments that support the full value of the corn grain, as a driver of new market opportunities and farm income. NCGA is concerned about the rural economy and is focused on ways that we can drive additional sources of demand. While research into crop residues such as corn stover has received increased attention, it is equally critical that USDA invest in advancing the utilization of corn grain itself, including its core components: protein, oil, starch, and fiber. Critical solutions are needed now, and investing in research for corn grain that diversifies and expands markets generates more demand for our farmers.
Corn farmers are navigating a challenging economic environment marked by high input costs, low commodity prices, and ongoing trade uncertainty. At the same time, they are being asked to meet growing expectations around sustainability, nutrition, and transparency, all while maintaining affordability. Investing in research that expands demand through innovative uses of corn grain is one of the most effective ways to strengthen the rural economy and improve farm profitability.
As the Secretary stated, expanding the utilization of agricultural feedstocks in biobased products and bioenergy (including biofuels) will result in increased demand for farmers. Corn grain is already a highly efficient, abundant, and sustainable feedstock with well-established infrastructure for harvesting, storage, and transport. Its versatility makes it uniquely positioned to meet emerging demand across sectors, including biofuels, industrial products, and biobased chemicals. However, growers are concerned that research investments have not fully kept pace with this opportunity.
Conversations with university researchers and scientists have shown us that they have avoided research focused on increasing the utilization of corn grain in order to achieve project funding and success. Some scientists have reported that if they include the words "corn grain" in their proposal, they will not receive funding.
In contrast, researchers have reported success in securing federal grants to develop a use for corn stover. Their project proposals position stover as a feedstock that can be converted into value-added chemicals or materials while claiming that it is a free waste product that holds little worth to farmers. From the corn grower's perspective, stover is not considered a free waste product and holds a lot of value on the farm. Stover plays a vital role in soil health, erosion control, nutrient cycling, and, in many cases, is used as livestock feed and bedding. When surveyed, the majority of our farmers had zero interest in selling their stover due to the complications that baling it brings. Harvesting stover presents logistical and economic challenges, including additional labor, equipment needs, and the cost of replacing lost nutrients. These realities should be considered when evaluating research priorities and funding decisions.
The corn kernel is competitively positioned as the commercial feedstock of choice for developing new uses thanks to corn's sustainability, abundance, and affordability. Corn growers are ready to meet the growing demand across a range of consumer needs, whether it is fuel, industrial products, biobased chemicals, or other products derived from the grain. In order to take advantage of this opportunity and be a global leader in the bioeconomy, we need to invest in targeted research that prioritizes scalable, economically viable uses of corn grain. For example, the opportunity to capture a percentage of the global plastics market with bio-based monoethylene glycol (MEG) derived from corn sugar, could lead to increased revenue and demand but more research and investment is needed to make this a viable option. MEG is used to make a range of plastics including soda bottles and accounts for approximately 8% of global plastic production, leaving the opportunity to replace part of the market share with biobased products1. Based on projections of the global MEG market value from the Monoethylene Glycol MEG Market | Global Market Analysis Report - 2035, replacing just 10% of the projected global MEG market with U.S. feedstocks could produce approximately $5 billion in revenue2.
We believe USDA is uniquely poised to help shift the narrative by supporting research that unlocks the full potential of corn grain, beyond just stover. Doing so will help diversify demand, create and expand domestic markets, and better align with USDA's stated goals of enhancing profitability, expanding agricultural markets, and promoting long-term soil health.
We appreciate your consideration and look forward to continued collaboration to ensure USDA research investments deliver meaningful value to farmers and rural communities.
Sincerely,
National Corn Growers Association
Georgia Corn Growers Association
Illinois Corn Growers Association
Indiana Corn Growers Association
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Kansas Corn Growers Association
Kentucky Corn Growers Association
Michigan Corn Growers Association
Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Missouri Corn Growers Association
Nebraska Corn Growers Association
North Dakota Corn Growers Association
Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association
South Carolina Corn and Soybean Association
Virginia Grain Producers Association
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association
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Original text here: https://www.ncga.com/stay-informed/media/in-the-news/article/2026/06/corn-growers-urge-usda-to-fund-research-on-corn-grain-not-just-stover
[Category: Agriculture]
American College of Cardiology: Strength Training Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk in Women
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Strength Training Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk in Women
Women who consistently strength train showed substantially lower risk of major cardiovascular disease, particularly alongside aerobic activity and reduced sedentary time
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Women who lift weights may have a lower risk of major heart disease, especially when combined with aerobic exercise, according to a new study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. Findings show
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WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release on June 17, 2026:
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Strength Training Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk in Women
Women who consistently strength train showed substantially lower risk of major cardiovascular disease, particularly alongside aerobic activity and reduced sedentary time
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Women who lift weights may have a lower risk of major heart disease, especially when combined with aerobic exercise, according to a new study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology. Findings showthat heart health is better understood by looking at overall movement habits, rather than focusing on single behaviors alone, and resistance training can result in additional health benefits when incorporated into an active lifestyle.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, making accessible prevention strategies more important than ever. Aerobic activities such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling and swimming are well established to help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD). Resistance training (RT), also known as strength training, is less established. It involves working muscles against a force, such as body weight, free weights, resistance bands or machines.
Current U.S. guidelines recommend at least two days of RT each week and 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous aerobic activity. They also stress limiting sedentary behaviors, including prolonged TV watching, now an independent risk factor for CVD. This study examines how RT influences CVD risk as part of this broader prevention approach.
"Despite its established health benefits, RT is often overlooked as a prevention strategy for CVD, and its impact on CVD risk--especially in middle-aged and older women--remains understudied," said Dr. Tianyue Zhang, MD, lead study author and scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Department of Nutrition. "A key question is, how much does it add beyond aerobic activity alone?"
Researchers analyzed a prospective cohort of 117,025 women from the Nurses' Health Study (NHS) and NHS II with a mean age at baseline of 66.8 years and 48.1 years, respectively. RT was assessed every four years and reported separately for the arms and legs. TV viewing time was the primary measure of sedentary behavior and was assessed as average hours per week spent sitting at home watching TV. The primary outcome was incident major CVD, defined as nonfatal or fatal myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, coronary artery bypass grafting or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).
In both cohorts, higher levels of RT were associated with lower risk of major CVD, especially MI, with no significant association for stroke. Women who did two or more hours of RT per week had a 20% lower risk of major CVD and a 44% lower risk of MI compared with women who did none. Each additional hour per week was associated with a 5% lower risk of major CVD and a 14% lower risk of MI. These associations became somewhat weaker after adjusting for BMI and cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, but they remained clear.
RT even offered additional benefit among women who also did aerobic activity. In this subgroup, women who did RT for two or more hours per week in addition to 150 minutes of aerobic activity per week had a 45% lower risk of MI than those with no physical activity, and associations for major CVD changed slightly. In an integrated analysis of movement patterns that considered RT, aerobic activity and TV viewing time together, women who met all three recommendations had the lowest risks of major CVD, MI and stroke compared with those who met some or none of the recommendations.
"These findings suggest that, within an already active population, RT is associated with additional reductions in CVD risk above and beyond overall aerobic activity," said Zhang. "Alongside aerobic activity and reductions in sedentary behavior, RT may be an important component of public health strategies for cardiovascular prevention in women."
Study limitations include reliance on self-reported resistance training data, the potential influence of unmeasured factors and limited participant diversity. Researchers also could not fully separate the effects of the type of RT performed from the overall amount of RT the participants completed.
"We have long encouraged resistance training, and this study provides strong evidence to reinforce that message," said Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, FACC, Editor-in-Chief of JACC and the Harold H. Hines, Jr Professor at the Yale School of Medicine. "It should be included in a well-rounded health routine to support function and longevity."
For an embargoed copy of the study "Resistance Training, Aerobic Activity, Television Viewing, and Risk of Major Cardiovascular Events in U.S. Women (https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.04.036)," contact JACC Media Relations Manager, Olivia Walther, at owalther@acc.org.
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.
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The ACC's JACC Journals rank among the top cardiovascular journals in the world for scientific impact. The flagship journal, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) -- and specialty journals consisting of JACC: Advances, JACC: Asia, JACC: Basic to Translational Science, JACC: CardioOncology, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, JACC: Case Reports, JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology and JACC: Heart Failure -- pride themselves on publishing the top peer-reviewed research on all aspects of cardiovascular disease. Learn more at JACC.org.
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Original text here: https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2026/06/17/15/23/Strength-Training-Linked-to-Lower-Heart-Disease-Risk-in-Women
[Category: Medical]
American Academy of Neurology: Are Older People With Brain Diseases More Likely to Have a TBI?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Are older people with brain diseases more likely to have a TBI?
Highlights:
* A new study suggests the links between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain brain diseases may go in both directions in older adults.
* In older veterans with recent TBI, a prior diagnosis of stroke, dementia or Parkinson's disease was three times more likely, and epilepsy four times more likely, than in those without TBI.
* The study does not prove that the conditions cause an increased risk
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 18 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Are older people with brain diseases more likely to have a TBI?
Highlights:
* A new study suggests the links between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain brain diseases may go in both directions in older adults.
* In older veterans with recent TBI, a prior diagnosis of stroke, dementia or Parkinson's disease was three times more likely, and epilepsy four times more likely, than in those without TBI.
* The study does not prove that the conditions cause an increased riskof TBI; it only shows an association.
* Researchers also looked the other direction to see which participants developed any of the conditions after TBI. Older veterans with TBI were twice as likely to develop stroke or epilepsy and 24% more likely to develop dementia after TBI compared to before TBI. The rate of Parkinson's did not differ.
* The authors say the results support screening older adults with these conditions for their risk of falling to prevent TBI.
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For traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain brain diseases, it looks like the risk may go in both directions, according to a study published on June 17, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Studies have shown that having a TBI may increase the risk of developing a stroke, dementia, epilepsy or Parkinson's disease. For this new study, researchers looked at older veterans who recently had a TBI to see if they were more likely to have any of those conditions than people who did not recently have a TBI.
They found that older veterans with a recent TBI were three to four times more likely to have been diagnosed with one of the four conditions in the previous year than people of similar ages who did not have a TBI.
The study ( does not prove that the conditions cause an increased risk of TBI; it only shows an association.
"These findings suggest that the period after being diagnosed with a neurological condition is an important time period for preventing TBI," said study author Carrie Peltz, PhD, of San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System in California. "Our findings raise the possibility that dementia, stroke, epilepsy and Parkinson's disease are themselves risk factors for TBI in older people. Neurological diseases often impair motor control, balance, gait, coordination and thinking skills--all of which make people more likely to fall, which is the main cause of TBI in older adults."
For the study, researchers looked at 13,801 veterans with an average age of 78 who had a recent TBI and compared them to 41,403 veterans the same age who did not have a TBI. They looked at their health records for a year before and after the TBI, or at a similar timeframe for those without TBI. People who had any of the four conditions before that time point were not included in the study.
For all four conditions, people with a TBI had a higher rate of developing the condition in the year prior than people without a TBI. For stroke, the rate was 64 cases per 1,000 person-years for people with a TBI, compared to 20 cases for those without a TBI. Person-years represent both the number of people in the study and the amount of time each person spent in the study. For dementia, the rates were 58 for those with TBI compared to 19. For epilepsy, the rates were 14 for those with TBI compared to four. And for Parkinson's disease, the rates were 10 and 3.
When researchers adjusted for other factors that could affect the risk of TBI, such as diabetes, smoking and having had a heart attack, they found that people who had a TBI were four times more likely to have been recently diagnosed with epilepsy and three times more likely to have been diagnosed with stroke, dementia or Parkinson's disease.
The study also looked the other direction at which participants developed any of the conditions after TBI compared to before a TBI., Researchers found that after a TBI, people were twice as likely to develop stroke or epilepsy than before a TBI. They were 24% more likely develop dementia. But the rate of Parkinson's disease was not different between the two groups.
Peltz said not finding an increased risk of Parkinson's may be due to the short follow-up time of the study, since previous studies have found an increased risk.
"Our results argue for screening older adults for their risk of falling at the time they are diagnosed and quickly referring them to physical therapy, occupational therapy or fall prevention programs," Peltz said. "Strength and balance training, making changes at home such as adding grab bars and removing tripping hazards and reviewing medications have all been shown among older adults in general to reduce the risk of falls."
A limitation of the study is that the requirement for medical information one year after the TBI would rule out people with severe TBI leading to death within a year. In contrast, people with mild TBI who did not seek medical care were also not included. In addition, since the participants were all veterans, the results may not apply to other populations.
The study (https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000218214) was supported by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Discover more about traumatic brain injury at Brain & Life(R), from the American Academy of Neurology. This resource also offers a website, podcast, and books that connect patients, caregivers and anyone interested in brain health with the most trusted information, straight from the world's leading experts in brain health. Follow Brain & Life(R) on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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The American Academy of Neurology is the leading voice in brain health. As the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals with more than 44,000 members, the AAN provides access to the latest news, science and research affecting neurology for patients, caregivers, physicians and professionals alike. The AAN's mission is to enhance member career fulfillment and promote brain health for all. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, care and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, concussion, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, headache and migraine.
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Original text here: https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5348
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ALTA Applauds Historic Bicameral Agreement on Landmark Housing Legislation
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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ALTA Applauds Historic Bicameral Agreement on Landmark Housing Legislation
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, issued the following statement after congressional leaders in the House and Senate reached an agreement on a bicameral, bipartisan housing package.
ALTA applauds congressional leaders in the House and Senate for reaching this historic agreement on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The updated
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WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following statement on June 16, 2026:
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ALTA Applauds Historic Bicameral Agreement on Landmark Housing Legislation
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, issued the following statement after congressional leaders in the House and Senate reached an agreement on a bicameral, bipartisan housing package.
ALTA applauds congressional leaders in the House and Senate for reaching this historic agreement on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The updatedlegislation reflects years of bipartisan, bicameral work and is a meaningful step toward addressing the nation's housing supply and affordability challenges.
"ALTA congratulates Chairman Tim Scott, Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren, Chairman French Hill and Ranking Member Maxine Waters for working together to reach this landmark agreement," said ALTA CEO Chris Morton. "The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is an important step forward for homebuyers everywhere and we urge Congress to pass this bill and send it to the President's desk."
"ALTA appreciates the leadership of Congress and the Trump administration in tackling housing affordability," Morton said. "The title insurance industry looks forward to continuing to work with policymakers to advance commonsense housing solutions that promote and protect the American dream of homeownership."
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About ALTA
The American Land Title Association, founded in 1907, represents an industry comprised of more than 17,000 title insurance companies operating across the nation, with over 90% being small businesses.
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Original text here: https://www.alta.org/news-and-publications/press-release/ALTA-Applauds-Historic-Bicameral-Agreement-on-Landmark-Housing-Legislation
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ACC HeartCARE Center Designation Hits 100 Hospital Milestone
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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ACC HeartCARE Center Designation Hits 100 Hospital Milestone
National distinction recognizes institutions for excellence in cardiovascular care
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One hundred hospitals nationwide have achieved the American College of Cardiology (ACC) HeartCARE Center designation, recognizing their commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care. Established in 2018, the HeartCARE Center designation is the ACC's highest recognition for hospitals and health systems and honors organizations
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WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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ACC HeartCARE Center Designation Hits 100 Hospital Milestone
National distinction recognizes institutions for excellence in cardiovascular care
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One hundred hospitals nationwide have achieved the American College of Cardiology (ACC) HeartCARE Center designation, recognizing their commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered cardiovascular care. Established in 2018, the HeartCARE Center designation is the ACC's highest recognition for hospitals and health systems and honors organizationsthat demonstrate ongoing excellence through comprehensive accreditation, data-driven performance measurement and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
"Reaching 100 hospitals recognized as ACC HeartCARE Centers marks an important milestone in our ongoing effort to elevate the standard of cardiovascular care," said Steven B. Deitelzweig, MD, MMM, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Oversight Committee. "Each of these institutions has demonstrated a deep commitment to evidence-based care, continuous quality improvement and measurable outcomes--ensuring that patients receive the highest level of cardiovascular care, no matter where they live."
Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a rigorous set of criteria, including participating in at least two ACC Accreditation Services programs, NCDR registries and targeted quality improvement campaigns, such as Patient Navigator Program: Focus MI, that are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care. By integrating accreditation, registry data and continuous performance measurement, the program enables hospitals to deliver consistent, guideline-directed care and improve outcomes for cardiovascular patients.
As part of the ACC's broader Quality Improvement for Institutions program, HeartCARE Centers represent forward-thinking organizations that have demonstrated leadership in advancing sustainable quality improvement. Through comprehensive process improvement, disease- and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence and community engagement, these hospitals are helping set the standard for coordinated, patient-centered cardiovascular care and ensuring more patients have access to the highest level of heart care in their communities.
"The HeartCARE Center designation reflects more than achievement. It represents a sustained commitment to delivering high-quality care across the entire cardiovascular team," Deitelzweig said. "As more hospitals meet these rigorous standards, more patients benefit from improved outcomes, greater consistency in care delivery and access to the latest, guideline-driven treatments that can truly transform heart health."
To see the full list of the first 100 ACC HeartCARE Centers and for more information, visit: ACC HeartCARE Centers of Excellence (https://cvquality.acc.org/accreditation/heartcare-center-recognition-program/participating-facilities)
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The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.
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Original text here: https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2026/06/17/15/13/ACC-HeartCARE-Center-Designation-Hits-100-Hospital-Milestone
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