Vitality Stories
Higher Stroke Risk For Women Overweight In Teenage Or Young Adult Years: Study
The researchers found that having excess body weight at age 14 or 31 raises the risk of ischemic stroke in women by the age of 55. Study Identifies Diet That Could Lower Risk Of Death In US Women To 23%
Greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet had up to 23% reduced risk of all-cause mortality in U.S. women. Looking For Key To Slow Aging? Study Suggests Embracing A Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
Researchers now say that adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle could be the key to slowing down biological aging. Severe Obesity In Childhood Halves Life Expectancy, Weight Loss Brings Back Decades: Study
A child with severe obesity at age 4 has only a life expectancy of 39 if the individual does not lose weight. However, losing weight could add decades back to their lives, the study revealed. Low Testosterone In Men Affects Heart Health, Raises Risk Of Death: Study
Men who have testosterone levels below the normal range are at a 40 percent higher risk of death from all causes, and those with extremely low T are at a 60% higher risk of death from heart disease. Ultra Processed Food Linked To Early Death, Study Identifies Items With Highest Risk
Researchers noted that not all ultra-processed products have the same risk, and not all products call for restricted usage. Olive Oil In Diet Reduces Risk Of Death From Dementia: Study
Daily consumption of at least 7 g of olive oil was linked to a 28% reduced risk of death from dementia-related illnesses. Healthy Lifestyle At 40 Adds 5 Years To Life, Offsets Genetic Risk: Study
People with a strong genetic risk of shorter lifespans could add almost 5.5 years to their lives if they adopt a healthy lifestyle at 40, the study revealed. 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. Key To Exceptional Longevity: Study Identifies Common Blood Traits Among People Who Live To 100
People who live to 100 years have lower measures of creatinine, glucose and uric acid in their blood compared to those with a comparatively shorter lifespan, researchers say. Snacking Isn't Always Harmful. Study Identifies Worst Time To Snack, Types Of Food To Avoid
Unhealthy snacking can counteract the benefits of a healthy meal, and snacking after 9 p.m. can lead to poor health. Does Transplantation Induce Aging In Patients? Researchers Say A New Drug Class Can Help Prevent It
Treatment with a new class of drugs, called senolytics, in donors improved the physical fitness of the recipients, a new study has shown.