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Smokers Who Quit Before 40 Have Similar Life-Expectancy Of Non-smokers: Study
The study also revealed that individuals who quit smoking, regardless of age, can achieve a life expectancy similar to non-smokers within approximately 10 years after quitting, and nearly half of this benefit can be noticed within just three years. 
Secret To Healthy Aging? Study Identifies Foods That Reduce Risk Of Chronic Illnesses In Women
Ladies, are you curious to know the secret to healthy aging? Your middle-age diet can influence your future health, a recent study suggests. 
Hearing Aids May Help Prevent Early Death; Study Finds 25% Reduction In Mortality Risk
The regular use of hearing aids in people with hearing loss could reduce the risk of early death by 25%. 
Siblings Of Dementia Patients May Face Risk Of Shortened Lifespan, Even If They Are Not Diagnosed
Researchers found that a combination of genetics and environmental factors reduces longevity in dementia patients. The same combination may shorten the lives of their siblings even without dementia.
Mental Health
Stress During Adolescence May Up The Risk Of Postpartum Depression In Adulthood: Study
Based on the findings of a rat study, researchers suggest that early life stress could contribute to the worsening of postpartum depression from a pathophysiological standpoint. 
Exercise Lowers Heart Disease Risk By Reducing Stress; Depression Patients At Greater Benefits: Study
People with stress-related conditions such as depression reap the most cardiovascular benefits from physical activity, according to the latest study. 
Single Low-Dose Esketamine Injection May Reduce Postpartum Depression In New Mothers: Study
The study found that a single low-dose injection of esketamine given just after childbirth could reduce the risk of postpartum depression in new mothers who experienced prenatal depression. 
Can Ketogenic Diet Improve Severe Mental Illness? Pilot Study Indicates Positive Results
Adopting a ketogenic diet while continuing medication restores metabolic health and improves psychiatric conditions, the study revealed.
Innovation
Explore The Healing Power Of Expressive Arts With Wellness Coach Karen Corona
With over two decades under her belt, Wellness Coach Karen Corona is not just a practitioner but a testament to the transformative power of expressive arts. 
Dr. Jason Shumard Revolutionizes Holistic Healing And Transformative Wellness
Dr. Shumard's nearly 20-year career is dedicated to exploring complex health conditions and advocating for holistic healing methods. 
Thermal Earring To Monitor Temperature: Experts Say It Could Also Track Ovulation And Stress
Researchers have developed smart earrings that could continuously monitor a person's earlobe temperature. The innovation known as Thermal Earring could also be potentially used to track signs of ovulation, stress, eating, and exercise. 
First Saliva-Based Pregnancy Tests: Everything To Know
Salistick detects pregnancy by identifying a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which is present in the body of a pregnant person.
Healthy Living
Dengue Fever During Pregnancy Affects Infant's Health For First 3 Years: Study
Children whose mothers contracted dengue fever during pregnancy faced a 27% higher likelihood of hospitalization from birth to age three, the study revealed. 
Healthy Sleep Pattern Could Cut Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke: Study
Having a healthy sleep pattern could cut the risk of cardiovascular diseases and stroke among midlife and older adults, regardless of their genetic predisposition for these conditions, a recent study revealed. 
Certain Food Additive Emulsifiers Linked To Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes: Study
Researchers have now found that certain emulsifiers, a common food additive used in many processed and packaged foods are linked to an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes. 
When Does Old Age Begin? Survey Suggests An Upward Shift In Perception Among Elderly
The survey results indicate an upward shift in people's perception of age as respondents in their mid-60s perceive old age to begin at 75.
Covid - 19
No Link Between COVID-19 Virus And Asthma Risk In Kids, Says Study
Since respiratory viral infections are known to increase asthma risk in young children, researchers of a new study investigated if contracting the SARS-COV-2 virus could bring in a similar outcome, and determined no association exists between the two. 
Study Says 'Double Jointed' People At Higher Risk Of Long COVID
The study published in the journal BMJ indicated that individuals with hypermobile joints had a 30% higher chance of not fully recovering from COVID-19 and experiencing persistent fatigue associated with long COVID. 
COVID-19 Virus Lingers In The Body More Than A Year After Infection: Studies
The studies showed that COVID antigens lingered in the blood up to 14 months after infection and more than two years in tissue samples of people who had the infection. 
Timing Of COVID-19 Shot Can Affect Menstrual Cycle Length: Study
Those individuals who receive a COVID-19 vaccine during the first half of their menstrual cycle are more likely to experience cycle length changes than those receiving a vaccine in the latter half.
