Living Well
Important Notice for Older Adults: Quitting Smoking is Always an Option
Elsevier's new study published in the *American Journal of Preventive Medicine* reveals that even quitting smoking at 75 can significantly extend one's life expectancy. The study, spearheaded by Thuy T.T.…
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Exercise and Nutritional Support May Help Reduce Care Dependency in Dementia
A simple combination of daily physical exercise and protein-rich nutritional drinks may offer meaningful health…
Science Reveals Why Full Doesn’t Mean Finished When It Comes to Food
Research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) offers a compelling explanation for…
Fibre-Rich Diet Tied to Better Heart Health for People Working Night Shifts
People who work night shifts face a higher risk of developing coronary artery disease, one…
New study reveals staffing levels in care homes may help prevent harmful falls
A new study has found that nursing homes with higher staffing levels tend to report…
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Eating a Healthy Breakfast Lowers Cardiovascular Risk
Eating a well-balanced breakfast, accounting for roughly a quarter of one's daily caloric intake, is crucial for reducing the risk…
Scorbutus: Not Merely a Disease of 18th-Century Mariners
Scurvy, also known as vitamin C deficiency, is not solely a historical ailment confined to 18th-century sailors, as illustrated by…
Sun Protection Leading to Nutritional Shortfalls: Exploring Vitamin D Deficiency Among Japanese Women
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient primarily synthesised through sun exposure and found in certain foods. Nonetheless, an excessive focus…
Potential Link Between Air Pollution Exposure and Eczema Development
A recent study, published on November 13, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Dr. Jeffrey Cohen from the…
Even Moderate Exercise Can Lower the Risk of Common Heart Conditions
A new study spearheaded by researchers at NYU Langone Health has demonstrated that incorporating just an additional hour of physical…
Extended sitting may undermine health, regardless of youth and activity levels
In an era defined by lengthy commutes, workdays dominated by virtual meetings, and evenings dedicated to streaming and social media,…
Research Shows Vigorous Exercise Can Reduce Hunger in Healthy Individuals
A compact study featured in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that a rigorous workout is more effective in…
Can Occupational Stress Affect Cardiovascular Health?
In an expansive and meticulous study involving a large, multi-ethnic cohort of adults in the United States who were initially…