12 stories tagged #mortality risk

  1. Sulphur Dioxide Exposure Increases Death Risk in Dialysis Patients
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    Sulphur Dioxide Exposure Increases Death Risk in Dialysis Patients

    New research from Madrid links air pollution, specifically sulphur dioxide, to higher hospital admissions and mortality in end-stage kidney disease patients on haemodialysis.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Your Internal Age May Matter More Than Your Birth Certificate
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    Your Internal Age May Matter More Than Your Birth Certificate

    Research tracking over 17,000 adults suggests that subjective age-how old you feel-correlates with mortality, cognition, and long-term health outcomes.

    3w ago 2 min read
  3. Loneliness Outpaces Isolation as Dementia and Death Predictor
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    Loneliness Outpaces Isolation as Dementia and Death Predictor

    A landmark analysis reveals that the subjective feeling of loneliness is a stronger predictor of cognitive decline and mortality in older adults than objective social isolation.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Study Links Divorce and Widowhood to Higher Mortality Risk in Women
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    Study Links Divorce and Widowhood to Higher Mortality Risk in Women

    Norwegian researchers find divorcees and widows face elevated death risks, with social disconnection identified as a critical public health factor.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Harvard Study Identifies Optimal Strength Training for Longevity
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    Harvard Study Identifies Optimal Strength Training for Longevity

    Researchers pinpoint 90 to 119 minutes of weekly strength training as the sweet spot for reducing mortality risk. Combining resistance work with aerobic exercise delivers the greatest longevity benefits.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Six to Eight Hours of Sleep Linked to Slower Biological Aging
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    Six to Eight Hours of Sleep Linked to Slower Biological Aging

    Columbia study of 500,000 people finds sleeping 6-8 hours tied to lower biological age and reduced mortality risk.

    last mo. 2 min read
  7. Excessive Daytime Napping in Seniors Linked to Higher Mortality Risk, Study Warns
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    Excessive Daytime Napping in Seniors Linked to Higher Mortality Risk, Study Warns

    New research suggests that frequent and prolonged daytime naps in older adults may signal underlying health issues and are associated with increased mortality rates. Experts highlight the potential for nap patterns as an early health detection metric.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. Strength Training: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Strategy for Men
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    Strength Training: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Strategy for Men

    New research reveals that lifting weights is a powerful anti-aging intervention, significantly reducing mortality risk and enhancing overall health for men.

    2mo ago 2 min read