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The Lancet Global Health: Study suggests climate change may worsen inactivity trends and lead to half a million early deaths globally
Rising temperatures linked to climate change could push millions more adults worldwide into physical inactivity by 2050, contributing to hundreds of thousands of premature deaths and billions of dollars in…
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Modest Improvements in Sleep, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Could Help Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
New research suggests that making small improvements to sleep, diet, and physical activity—when done together—can…
Older Adults Who Cook Weekly May See a 30% Drop in Dementia Risk
Preparing a home-cooked meal at least once a week may reduce older adults’ risk of…
Newly Developed Mandarin Toolkit Helps Spot Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Asian Americans represent the fastest-growing segment of older adults in the United States, yet many…
Lingering Effects: How Early Substance Use Leaves Its Mark on the Brain
Young adults who frequently use substances may face lasting consequences for memory later in life,…
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Spending Time Outdoors Linked to Higher Life Satisfaction
A major international study has found that spending time in nature is linked to greater life satisfaction, with positive feelings…
Why Older Adults Face Higher Risks from COVID-19 and Flu
Older adults are significantly more likely to develop severe illness from influenza or COVID-19, and new research suggests that ageing…
New findings associate early heart stress, prediabetes, and high blood pressure with greater heart failure risk
A new study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine provides compelling evidence that certain blood markers—indicating early, silent damage…
The Lancet Global Health: Study suggests climate change may worsen inactivity trends and lead to half a million early deaths globally
Rising temperatures linked to climate change could push millions more adults worldwide into physical inactivity by 2050, contributing to hundreds…
Johns Hopkins Study Finds Smoking Speeds Eye Ageing via Epigenetic Alterations
Through a series of experiments supported by the National Institutes of Health, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have advanced understanding…
Changes in Smoking Habits and Their Links to Parkinson’s Disease and Risk of Death
A large new study of smokers suggests a complex relationship between smoking behaviour, Parkinson’s disease, and mortality. Researchers found that…
Residential Proximity to Nuclear Plants Associated with Greater Cancer Mortality
Counties in the United States located nearer to operational nuclear power plants (NPPs) experience higher cancer mortality rates than those…
Physical Function and Its Importance in Heart Failure Survival Prediction
Monitoring and treating heart failure (HF) remains difficult at any age, especially among older adults. Doctors often rely on prediction…