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Global life expectancy forecasts have had varied results, some more doom and gloom while others are more optimistic. Keep in mind, that they are all just estimated predictions, and nothing is “set in stone”, the future is hard to determine for absolute certainty. Any estimates/forecasts as grim or positive as they may be, are not …
A study led by a team of researchers from the Universities of East Anglia (UEA), Sheffield, and Leeds published in the European Heart Journal Open has made an important advancement in how heart failure is detected in women, by fine-tuning how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to detect heart failure, making it more accurate, …
Despite health and technological advancements that have increased the average life expectancy over the years, accelerated aging remains a prevalent health concern. A previous post discussed how increased biological age, an indicative sign of accelerated aging, may increase the risk of cancers in younger generations, particularly adults under the age of 55. Specifically, accelerated aging …
According to a new study published by the American Psychological Association in the journal Psychology and Aging, middle-aged and older adults believe that older age begins later in life than their peers once did decades ago, however, the study also found evidence that the trend of later perceived age has slowed during the past two …
Global life expectancy has increased by 6.2 years since 1990, being driven by reductions in death from leading killers including diarrhea, lower respiratory infections, stroke, and ischemic heart disease according to research recently published in The Lancet presenting updated estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 …
According to the CDC Americans have a shorter life expectancy compared to almost every other high-income nation, despite the millions that are spent on healthcare. Americans can expect to live on average 76.4 years, putting them behind the OECD average life expectancy of 81 years. “The numbers are shocking,” said Chan School of Public Health—Dean …
For over a century, we have known that women outlive men, but new research led by the University of California-San Francisco and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that this gap has been widening for over a decade, at least in America. The findings show that this …
Taking care of your health and wellness should be among your top priorities. After all, studies suggest that folks who are healthy are 20% happier than those who are unhealthy. However, gym memberships and spin classes can be extremely expensive. Even at-home workouts, like those supplied by Peloton and Wattbike, can set you back hundreds, …
Life expectancy is a key indicator of a nation’s health and well-being. However, despite having similar resources to other developed countries, life expectancy has seen a concerning decline in America. Most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals U.S. life expectancy has declined to 76.4 years, the shortest in nearly …
Article courtesy of Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, a best-selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IS A KILLER The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (DM2) …