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How to have a busy social life can help ‘slash your risk of 11 silent killers’

Violin22/02/2023 86 Views

GOOD friends keep you healthy in middle age, a study found.

Staying close to mates and family in your late forties reduces the risk of illnesses such as heart disease and cancer.

Research found women were happier with their social lives in middle age were healthier as they got old (stock image)credit: Getty

People with happy social lives are more protected from mental health problems and are more likely to visit their doctor.

Research by the University of Queensland in Australia used data from 7,700 Aussie women aged 45 to 50.

Study author Dr Xiaolin Xu said: “Our

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Stress is killing your body and brain

Violin20/02/2023 48 Views

How long you live is determined by everything from genetics to lifestyle choices. But one factor determining life expectancy has become glaringly obvious too: the toxic stress load.

“It’s been hiding in plain sight for decades,” Tamen Jadad-Garcia and Dr. Alex Jadad, author of Healthy No Matter What: How Humans Are Hardwired to Adaptwrote in a TIME article.

The toxic stress load (TSL) is two-fold. It refers to the physical and mental reactions people experience after stressful events, especially longer-term ones, coupled with the “allostatic load” or physical consequences from continuous toxic stress.

“The TSL is the term that

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Promise day: 5 couples promises to lead a healthy life

Violin17/02/2023 42 Views

Love-struck couples must be preparing to celebrate Valentine’s Day and show their affection for one another as Valentine’s Week gets underway. While this day offers the possibility to make your loved one feel special, it also brings a duty to both of you to ensure a long and healthy life for each other. Since it has been more than a month past the new year and if you haven’t been able to keep up with your new year’s resolutions, Promise Day is the ideal time to follow them up. So, make these few key couples promise for a better life,

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Healthy lifestyle in old age linked to slower memory and thinking decline

Violin14/02/2023 47 Views

Research published today (Wednesday 25 January) in The BMJ found that people in their 60s who lead a healthier lifestyle experience slower cognitive decline.

The study of people involved taking part in the China Cognition and Aging Study, a nationwide study of dementia in China. Researchers analyzed data from 29072 people who were 60 or older at the start of the research and who did not have existing memory and thinking problems.

Participants took a test for a key Alzheimer’s risk gene (called APOE4) and, at five points over the decade long study, completed a questionnaire about their lifestyle and

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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps – Eat Yourself Skinny

Violin14/02/2023 72 Views

Inspired by PF Changs’ famous recipe, these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are quick, easy to make and are full of so much flavor! Perfect as an appetizer, side or even main dish for a healthy meal the whole family will love!

Inspired by PF Changs' famous recipe, these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are quick, easy to make and are full of so much flavor! Perfect as an appetizer, side dish or even as a main course for a healthy meal the whole family will love!

If you are a fan of PF Changs’ lettuce wraps like us are then you will seriously LOVE these. Not only are the flavors in this dish insane, but the entire recipe literally only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. These lettuce wraps are perfect for an easy weeknight meal, but they also make a delicious appetizer

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Here are ways to help your heart get healthy, prolong your life

Violin12/02/2023 37 Views

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We celebrates Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, turning our thoughts to hearts and love. But this month also reminds us to focus on heart health.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting Americans of all ages, ethnicities and gender. Risk factors, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes and excessive alcohol use, can increase your chance of developing heart disease.

You can play an active role in reducing

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Healthy lifestyle tips to follow in 2023

Violin11/02/2023 123 Views

You must have heard people often saying “health is wealth” and that we should live by it. This is true as without good health, life can go downhill pretty quickly. Thus, we must understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Even the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that a healthy lifestyle is a “way of living that lowers the risk of being seriously ill or dying early.” But what does one need to do to live healthily? Should they adopt good eating habits, exercise daily or just maintain a positive attitude? While there are several tips to follow, it can

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These healthy lifestyle habits may cut the risk of long COVID in half, a Harvard study finds

Violin08/02/2023 65 Views

A man jogs in front of the skyline of lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. — A man jogs in Brooklyn, NY, in front of the skyline of lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge on Jan. 25

Adhering to a healthy lifestyle may reduce the risk of developing long COVID, according to a study published on Monday in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Internal Medicine.

Researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health analyzed data from 1,981 female nurses who reported a positive SARS-CoV-2 test between April 2020 and November 2021. They then looked at six healthy lifestyle factors, including a healthy body mass index (BMI) ); never smoked; a high-quality diet; moderate alcohol consumption;

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