As Hong Kong grapples with a rise in chronic diseases like cardiovascular issues, cancer and diabetes, a growing frustration is emerging: the conventional medical model, focused on quick diagnosis and prescriptive medication, often falls short of addressing the causes of these long-term illnesses. Determined to bridge this gap, local health professionals Tricia Yap and Denise…
When these social networks shrink or become less diverse, women lose the social scaffolding that supports healthy eating patterns. They’re also more likely to use food-related activities as ways to connect socially, such as cooking for others, sharing meals, or discussing nutrition, so social isolation cuts off these pathways to healthy eating. Source link
America’s billionaires are older than ever, with one in five already in their 80s or 90s. That doesn’t mean they are necessarily slowing down. Warren Buffett took a seat on stage at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting for the sixtieth – and likely final time in May. He wore a red tie that matched the two…
Share on PinterestBrisk walks may help protect heart health, lower death risk, a new study suggests. Image credit: koganami studio/Stocksy Physical activity like walking is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Research is ongoing regarding the benefits of physical activity in various populations. One study focusing on low-income and Black participants found that fast…
We all want to live long, healthy lives, and there are several things we can do earlier on in life to help us get there. In fact, one study showed that certain healthy habits can add up to six years to an individual’s life—even if they’re adopted later in life. Source link
The older we get, the more we have to pay close attention to our bone health to prevent things like fractures and breaks. Namely, bone density starts to decrease after middle age, with osteoporosis impacting one of every three women and one of every five men1 ages 50 and up. Source link
Whether you start your day plunging a cafetière, downing an espresso or purchasing a bougie Flat White, coffee drinkers may be in luck. A new study of more than 47,000 women has found links between drinking coffee and healthy ageing. Since the 1970s, researchers have been following over 47,000 female nurses, asking them detailed questions…
Share on PinterestDrinking coffee appears to support healthy aging in women, according to recent study findings. Image credit: OLEKSANDRA TROIAN/Getty Images. Coffee has many potential health benefits, and research into its potential benefits is ongoing. Experts are interested in how coffee may impact women, specifically. Results from a recent study shared at the Nutrition 2025…
Share on PinterestWomen who reported higher intakes of high quality carbohydrates and dietary fiber had up to a 37% greater chance of living longer, healthier lives. Yipengge/Getty Images A new study builds on evidence supporting the effects of complex carbohydrate consumption on long-term health and longevity. The findings show that women who reported higher intakes…
First they drop the onions into the pot. Then in go the chickpeas and garlic cloves, all under the watchful eyes of chef Luis Montoya. For a group of women in Miami, Florida, mostly mothers and grandmothers, this one-pot meal can solve a challenge: how do you prepare easy and affordable healthy meals in a…