Tag: risk factors
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older adults with diabetes suffered a decline in their functional abilities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discovered that around one in five older Canadian adults with diabetes who previously…
The Mediterranean Diet: Beneficial for Your Well-being and Wallet
The Mediterranean diet, renowned for its health benefits, is a dietary approach that has piqued the interest of…
The initiation of puberty at an earlier age might be a mechanism through which risk factors experienced during childhood influence cardiometabolic health in adulthood
A study released on March 27, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Maria Bleil and her…
Environmental and social factors could increase the likelihood of heart disease and stroke development
Recent research of significant importance published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an accessible, peer-reviewed journal,…
Over a billion individuals worldwide are grappling with obesity
Since 1990, obesity has emerged as the predominant form of malnutrition in numerous countries, experiencing a surge across…
Impoverished areas associated with increased risk of dementia and accelerated brain ageing
Residing in less affluent areas is associated with both quicker brain ageing and a heightened risk of developing…
Young adults who experience migraines, along with other unconventional risk factors, may face an increased risk of stroke
Adults under the age of 35 to 45 may face a higher risk of stroke from less conventional…
Factors contributing to the increased risk of frailty in old age vary between men and women
Elderly individuals diagnosed with frailty syndrome require prioritization in primary healthcare settings due to their heightened susceptibility to…
The Mediterranean diet is linked to a reduced risk of dementia
A diet traditional to the Mediterranean region, characterized by a high intake of seafood, fruits, and nuts, has…
Long-term survivors of childhood cancer are at an increased risk of mortality following cardiac complications; the threshold for addressing risk factors ought to be reduced
Recent studies from the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and VCU Health Pauley Heart Center have unveiled that…
Can changes in health and lifestyle safeguard older adults from Alzheimer’s?
As advancements continue in the development of medications for Alzheimer's disease seeking federal approval, a groundbreaking study spearheaded…
Proper Hydration Connected to Healthy Ageing
Adults maintaining adequate hydration levels exhibit healthier profiles, face a reduced incidence of chronic ailments such as heart…