Adopting multiple healthy habits can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, yet new research reveals that managing body weight remains the key driver, especially across different ethnic groups. Study: Prospective association of a Lifestyle Risk Factor Index with type 2 diabetes in the Multiethnic Cohort. Image Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock In a recent study published…
Official U.S. records dramatically underestimate mortality and life expectancy disparities for Native Americans, according to a new, groundbreaking study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The research, led by the Boston University School of Public Health, provides compelling evidence of a profound discrepancy between actual and officially reported statistics on the health…
As people live longer, staying mentally sharp becomes increasingly important. In recognition of May as ‘Older Americans Month,’ WINK News Health and Medical Reporter Amy Oshier spoke with Dr. Amber Reale, a neuropsychologist with Lee Health, about the importance of keeping the brain active. “I always kind of explain it as your brain is similar…
Discover how managing five key cardiovascular risk factors before age 50 can dramatically extend your healthy years—this global study reveals how small changes now can have life-changing effects later. Study: Global Effect of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Estimates. Image Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine,…
The Texas Senate passed two bills March 12 that would regulate the use of certain food additives, such as synthetic dyes and preservatives, in public schools and stores. Senators said the proposed restrictions would help mitigate rising rates of chronic disease in Texas and across the nation. “We are taking action for our children, our…
A global elderly and aging population has significant impacts, not only in terms of individual health risk but in terms of societal pressures and issues. The Chief Commercial Officer at Atlantia Clinical Trials, Barry Skillington, and long-term Atlantia clinical trial expert Emily Goodbody explore how an aging population is analyzed, looking into the future of…
New research suggests a simple dietary change—boosting flavonoid-rich foods—can help older adults stay stronger, sharper, and more resilient as they age. Study: Associations between flavonoid-rich food and flavonoid intakes and incident unhealthy aging outcomes in older U.S. males and females. Image Credit: DIVA.photo / Shutterstock In a recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,…
New research suggests that England’s life expectancy improvements have slowed, lagging well behind other European countries. While life expectancy increased across Europe from 1990 to 2011, the rate of improvement slowed from 2011 to 2019, especially in England. Researchers, led by experts from the University of East Anglia (UEA), attributed this slowdown to higher cardiovascular…
In an exclusive conversation with India Today, world-renowned doctor, Professor Shitij Kapur busts myths around longevity and points to the importance of lifestyle in improving outcomes. He speaks about how mental health problems have a stigma attached not just in India but also in the West, and how solving crossword puzzles will not help prevent…
Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a world-first study led by UCL researchers. The research, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed anonymized primary care data from 30,029 adults across the UK with diagnosed ADHD. They then compared this group…