Share on PinterestADHD linked to significantly shorter lifespans, study warns. Image credit: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images. A new study estimates the life expectancy of adults with attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The researchers conclude that, on average, people with an ADHD diagnosis have shorter lives than those without the condition. This, the authors suggest, is likely…
Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy, particularly in the United States, where it remains lower than in many other industrialised nations that spend less on healthcare. But with data suggesting 79 per cent of American adults aged 60 and older have two or more chronic illnesses – such as diabetes,…
It took only two months, some lifestyle changes and clever supplement use for six women to turn back their biological clocks an average of 4.6 years. The women, who ranged in age from 46 to 65 years old, were participants in a study that was published in the journal Aging. They followed a specially designed…
Dec 18, 2024 01:19 PM IST We’re living longer than ever before in human history. But a study featuring data from 183 countries shows living longer doesn’t always mean living healthier. New research has found that the gap between lifespan and ‘healthspan’ — meaning the years of life lived in good health — is getting…
Dec 14, 2024 11:42 AM IST People are living longer but apparently not healthier. A study shows the growing healthspan-lifespan gap. Lifespan increased substantially with the advancement in the medical field and health care. Compared to the previous years, lifespan expectancy has increased. So people are living longer than ever. However, people may not be…
Share on PinterestTaking a walk every day could add years to your life, a new study suggests. Image credit: Synchro Shoot/Stocksy. If Americans over 40 walked as much each day as the most physically active members of the population, they could extend their life span by at least five years, a new study finds. The…
While modifying one’s eating habits plays a vital role in promoting longevity, and increasing their life expectancy, there are some other habits too that contribute in leading a healthier and longer life. Avoid overeating: The link between calorie intake and longevity currently generates a lot of interest. Studies show that a 10–50% reduction in normal…
As people who research ageing like to quip: the best thing you can do to increase how long you live is to pick good parents. After all, it has long been recognised that longer-lived people tend to have longer-lived parents and grandparents, suggesting that genetics influence longevity. What contribution lifestyle versus genetics makes is an…