The impact of early adversity on later life health, lifestyle, and cognition | BMC Public Health

The impact of early adversity on later life health, lifestyle, and cognition | BMC Public Health

ELSA dataset In the ELSA dataset, most of the early adversities (with the exception of sexual assault, which was not associated with cognition, and deprivation, which was only associated with cognition) were associated with BMI, subjective health, depressive symptoms, smoking status, alcohol consumption, and cognition (i.e., immediate memory and verbal fluency). Specifically, in line with…

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How losing a spouse can affect your health

How losing a spouse can affect your health

Becoming a widow or widower can be excruciatingly difficult. Along with deep sadness, feeling lost and having fears about the future, the death of a partner can take a serious toll on the surviving spouse’s physical health. For older adults, the loss can even cause a phenomenon known as the “widowhood effect,” which puts them…

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Try the MIND diet for better brain health, plan a trip to help slow aging — plus other wellness tips we learned this week

Try the MIND diet for better brain health, plan a trip to help slow aging — plus other wellness tips we learned this week

Hello, wellness enthusiasts. My name is Kaitlin, and I’m here to share this week’s tips for leading your happiest, healthiest life. The cooler temperatures mean it’s finally safe to take your exercise routine outside. Experts spoke to Yahoo Life about their favorite fall workouts, from meditative outdoor yoga to hitting the hiking trails, and all…

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