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  1. Brief Activity Breaks Can Cut Cancer Death Risk, Study Shows
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    Brief Activity Breaks Can Cut Cancer Death Risk, Study Shows

    New research reveals interrupting prolonged sitting with even light physical activity can significantly reduce cancer mortality risk.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Finnish Study Finds Severe Infections Independently Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
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    Finnish Study Finds Severe Infections Independently Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

    A 2026 Finnish registry study reveals hospital-treated infections like cystitis are independently associated with a roughly 20% increased risk of developing dementia.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  3. Severe UTIs Linked to Higher Dementia Risk in Elderly
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    Severe UTIs Linked to Higher Dementia Risk in Elderly

    A Finnish study of over 375,000 seniors finds severe urinary tract infections independently increase dementia risk by 19%, suggesting infection prevention could reduce cognitive decline.

    3mo ago 1 min read