Important Notice for Older Adults: Quitting Smoking is Always an Option

26 October 2024

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…

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Decreasing Daily Sitting to Alleviate Back Pain

20 October 2024

A recent study conducted by the University of Turku in Finland revealed that cutting down on daily sitting time can prevent the aggravation of back…

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Modelling Study in The Lancet Public Health Suggests That Accelerating Efforts to Eliminate Tobacco Smoking Could Raise Life Expectancy and Prevent Millions of Premature Deaths by 2050

18 October 2024

A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health journal by the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries and Risk Factors (GBD) Tobacco Forecasting Collaborators suggests…

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Global Stroke Rates Rise Due to Air Pollution, Heat, and Metabolic Risks; Over 12 Million Cases Annually

24 September 2024

The global burden of stroke has seen a rapid increase between 1990 and 2021, with the number of new strokes rising to approximately 11.9 million…

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Age-Related Changes in Brain Function and Peripheral Vascular Health

6 September 2024

The journal Aging, referred to in MEDLINE/PubMed as “Aging (Albany NY)” and as “Aging-US” by Web of Science, recently published a review in Volume 16,…

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Accumulated Evidence Over Two Decades Indicates Significant Health Benefits Linked to Plant-Based Diets

2 July 2024

In a comprehensive review published on May 15, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, Angelo Capodici and his team analysed 49 previously published papers.…

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Cranberry Extracts Enhance Microbiota Health and Combat Cardiometabolic Diseases

30 June 2024

Cranberry extracts have shown promising effects in improving intestinal microbiota and preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, according to a study by…

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Orienteering: A Powerful Ally Against Dementia, Enhancing Both Brain and Physical Health for Speedy Participants

21 June 2024

The sport of orienteering, a unique blend of physical exercise and challenging navigation tasks, has the potential to offer more than just physical benefits, as…

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Basking in the wonders of nature has been demonstrated to decrease inflammation levels

5 June 2024

Fresh findings from Cornell University have illuminated a compelling link between deriving pleasure from nature and a specific biological mechanism – inflammation. Through meticulous investigation,…

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Selenium as an indicator of metabolic syndrome in middle-aged women

2 April 2024

A study published in the journal Aging, known in academic circles as “Aging (Albany NY)” according to MEDLINE/PubMed and as “Aging-US” by Web of Science,…

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Self-monitoring enhances the physical activity levels of older adults requiring care

8 March 2024

Monitoring one’s physical activity through using accelerometers and receiving feedback has proven to be an effective strategy for enhancing the physical activity levels among elderly…

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Proper Hydration Connected to Healthy Ageing

23 February 2024

Adults maintaining adequate hydration levels exhibit healthier profiles, face a reduced incidence of chronic ailments such as heart and lung disease, and generally enjoy a…

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