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Review reveals how paternal lifestyle shapes sperm epigenetics and offspring health

Cs news2 months ago04 mins

A new review in Clinical Epigenetics synthesises growing evidence that paternal lifestyle and environmental exposures such as diet, obesity, smoking, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and stress alter sperm epigenetic marks (DNA methylation, histone retention, and small non-coding RNAs). These changes can influence sperm quality and fertilising ability, early embryo development, assisted reproduction outcomes, and long-term health risks…

Hong Kong lifestyle medicine summit to champion holistic vision for health

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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…

Lifestyle and stress erode heart health advantage in long-term US immigrants

Cs news3 months ago05 mins

Foreign born immigrants to the United States have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than their U.S.-born counterparts; however, that advantage diminishes the longer they live in the U.S., according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Middle East 2025 Together with 16th Emirates Cardiac Society Conference taking place October 3-5, 2025,…

Hong Kong charity’s walk for suicide awareness is ‘something to move through together’

Cs news3 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s suicide statistics paint a depressing picture. Last year, the city recorded 1,138 suicides, the highest number since 2003. That, on average, is about 3.12 suicide deaths per day, and was a 4 per cent rise from 2023 figures. Compiled by Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, an NGO, the numbers are based on an analysis…

20% of Hong Kong secondary students face depression, anxiety and stress: study

Cs news4 months ago02 mins

About 20 per cent of Hong Kong secondary school students showed moderate to severe depression, anxiety and stress according to a survey, prompting experts to recommend training pupils in peer emotional support ahead of the new academic year. The Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service announced the findings of its study on Sunday, after interviewing over…

Stress and healthy lifestyle behaviors in high-risk pregnancies: a correlational study | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

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When the distribution of socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics of pregnant women is examined, the average age of the pregnant women is 28.59 ± 6.06 years, with a minimum age of 18 and a maximum age of 43. The average weight of the pregnant women participating in the study was 71.34 ± 8.80 and the average height was 162.90 ± 4.72. It…

New 2025 guidelines focus on early intervention and lifestyle to manage high blood pressure

Cs news4 months ago017 mins

Preventing and managing high blood pressure with healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as following a heart-healthy diet including reducing salt intake, staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight and managing stress—combined with early treatment with medication to lower blood pressure if necessary—are recommended to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, cognitive…

Study: Searching for a Potential Blue Zone in the Nordics: A Study on Differences in Lifestyle and Health in Regions Varying in Longevity in Western Finland. Image Credit: Trygve Finkelsen / Shutterstock

Finnish study reveals why the longest-lived region doesn’t follow Blue Zone rules

Cs news4 months ago010 mins

In Western Finland, the longest-lived region thrives without following classic Blue Zone habits, while another community shows promising lifestyle patterns, challenging the idea that there’s only one path to a long and healthy life. Study: Searching for a Potential Blue Zone in the Nordics: A Study on Differences in Lifestyle and Health in Regions Varying…

Challenges and promise of meditation apps in modern mental health care

Cs news4 months ago08 mins

Do you have a meditation app on your smartphone, computer or wearable device? Well, you’re not alone. There are now thousands of meditation apps available worldwide, the top 10 of which have been collectively downloaded more than 300 million times. What’s more, early work on these digital meditation platforms shows that even relatively brief usage…

Reaviva Integrates Mental Health Into Lifestyle Wellness Model

Cs news5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

In a significant step toward redefining wellness care in India, Reaviva Holistic Health has become one of the first lifestyle-led clinics in the country to formally integrate dedicated mental health support into its core offerings. The clinic has onboarded Jasdeep Mago Jethani, a UK-trained clinical neuropsychologist and psychotherapist, to bridge the longstanding gap between emotional…