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·November 10, 2023·3 min read

Loneliness: A Silent Risk of Early Death

A new study using UK Biobank data highlights the deadly risks of social isolation, revealing that never being visited by friends or family is linked to a 39% increased risk of death. Analyzing social interactions of over 450,000 adults, the study found that objective measures of social interaction, like visits and group activities, are more strongly related to mortality than subjective feelings of loneliness.

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·November 3, 2023·4 min read

History of Childhood Adversity Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality Risks

A recent study reveals that individuals who experienced childhood adversity, such as neglect or abuse, faced higher chances of COVID-19 hospitalization or mortality in adulthood. Analyzing over 151,200 adults from the UK Biobank, researchers linked increased reports of early life adversity to 12-25% elevated odds of severe COVID-19 outcomes.

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·June 23, 2023·6 min read

Early Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later Life

Losing a parent or caregiver early in life can adversely affect immune health in later life. They investigated how such losses impact the body's response to cytomegalovirus (CMV), a virus that reactivates under stress and can strain the immune system.

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·June 20, 2023·5 min read

Social Isolation’s Health Implications: Unmasking the Mortality Risks of Loneliness

A comprehensive study underscores the alarming link between social isolation, loneliness, and heightened mortality risks. The meta-analysis, involving over two million participants, found a significant increase in all-cause mortality rates for socially isolated and lonely individuals.

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·February 10, 2023·4 min read

Certain Social Factors Can Predict Early Death in Older Adults

Researchers have compiled a comprehensive inventory of social aspects of the aging population that can predict longevity. Feeling socially isolated, living in a neighborhood with poor cleanliness, and lower perceived control over financial situations appear to contribute to early death in the aging population.

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·January 23, 2023·5 min read

Head Injury Is Associated With Doubled Mortality Rate Long-Term

People who suffered from head injuries had a two times higher mortality rate than those who did not suffer a TBI. For those who suffered a moderate to severe head injury, the mortality rate was three times higher.

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·January 9, 2023·5 min read

Variety of Healthy Eating Patterns Linked With Lower Risk of Premature Death

Following at least one of four healthy eating patterns reduces the risk of death as a result of cardiovascular disease, cancer, or respiratory disease.

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·November 22, 2022·5 min read

Skipping Meals, Fasting and Eating Meals Too Closely Together May Be Linked to Increased Mortality Risk

A new study links daily eating to mortality risk. Those over 40 who eat one meal a day have a higher mortality risk. Those who skip breakfast are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease-associated death, and those who eat meals less than 4.5 hours apart have increased mortality risks.

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·November 16, 2022·4 min read

Higher Sense of Purpose in Life May Be Linked to Lower Mortality Risk

A sense of purpose may have health-protective benefits including a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline associated with aging.

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·November 7, 2022·3 min read

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Premature Deaths

Increased consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with more than 10% of all-cause premature, preventable deaths.

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·September 29, 2022·5 min read

How Long Older Adults Will Live Comes Down to 17 Often Surprising Factors

Researchers have designed a new model of life expectancy that's based less on disease diagnosis, and more on other factors including cholesterol levels and lifestyle.

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·September 28, 2022·6 min read

Regularly Exercising With Weights Linked to Lower Risk of Death

Regular weight training exercise is associated with a reduced risk of death, a new study reports. Incorporating aerobic exercise with weight-based exercise adds to the protective effect.

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mortality

Loneliness: A Silent Risk of Early Death

History of Childhood Adversity Tied to Higher COVID-19 Mortality Risks

Early Life Loss Impacting Immune System in Later Life

Head Injury Is Associated With Doubled Mortality Rate Long-Term

Variety of Healthy Eating Patterns Linked With Lower Risk of Premature Death

Skipping Meals, Fasting and Eating Meals Too Closely Together May Be Linked to Increased Mortality Risk

Higher Sense of Purpose in Life May Be Linked to Lower Mortality Risk

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Premature Deaths

How Long Older Adults Will Live Comes Down to 17 Often Surprising Factors

Regularly Exercising With Weights Linked to Lower Risk of Death

Link Between Childhood Adversity and Muscle Dysmorphia in Youth

How Imagination Fuels Empathy and Prosocial Behavior

Dopamine’s Role in Learning from Rewards and Penalties

Taste-Driven AI Algorithms Enhance Wine Selections

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