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The eight habits researchers recommend to lengthen life expectancy

Surveying over 700,000 U.S veterans has revealed that adopting eight lifestyle habits by middle age can extend life expectancy by years, if not decades.

Dementia risk linked to disadvantaged neighbourhoods

Dementia risk linked to neighbourhood disadvantage among Veterans Health Administration enrollees, studied using the Area Deprivation Index.

Dr Liz Kopco – Beyond Type 1

Liz has been living with type 2 diabetes since 2014 but grew up surrounded by it as a first-generation Mexican-American. With a bug for research, Liz pursued a PhD in molecular biology and spent her early career studying insulin signaling in invertebrates to understand how insects’ tiny little bodies...

Social isolation linked to weaker male bone quality, mouse study finds

Researchers revealed that social isolation negatively impacts male bone health, as discovered in a recent study.
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Changing lives with a new wearable glucose monitor

We could be about to see the world’s first truly non-invasive, real-time, continuous wearable glucose monitor change the lives of those with diabetes forever.
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How brain research is making the benefits of regular exercise accessible to all

Robert Wessells from Wayne State University looks to the brain to understand how the benefits of regular exercise can be delivered to those who are unable to move as easily.
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Metabolic syndrome risk increased by severe hot flashes after menopause

Metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure are more likely to occur in women who experience increased severity of hot flashes after menopause.
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What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?

Washington University School of Medicine researchers have identified four important symptoms of colorectal cancer that indicate elevated risk.
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Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) – on the path to a cure

Dr. Ludivine Herman, Project Leader at immunotherapy specialist Imcyse, walks us through Neuoromyelitis optica facts & trends, the challenges of current therapies and the potential of immunotherapies.
New research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, and the University of Freiburg, Germany, shows that wounds on cultured skin cells heal three times faster when stimulated with electric current. The project was recently granted more funding so the research can get one step closer to the market and the benefit of patients.

Healing chronic wounds three times faster with electricity

Chronic wounds continue to cause problems for both elderly and diabetic patients, however, using electric stimulation, new research promises to speed up the healing process by up to three times.

Could fecal microbiota transplants cure chronic illnesses?

The Invisible Extinction explores the burgeoning new science of fecal microbiota transplants and how it can help those suffering from chronic illnesses.
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Getting enough sleep is vital for healthy ageing

Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy analyses insomnia in the UK and why getting enough sleep is vital for healthy ageing.
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Towards better oral health in Europe

Georgios Tsakos, Dympna Kavanagh, and Nigel Carter, argue that now is the time for public health action towards better oral health in Europe.
Stolen Lives: The Reality of Living with Long Covid

Stolen Lives: The Reality of Living with Long Covid

Long Covid is affecting an estimated two million people in the UK; however, both the general population and the UK government have continued to overlook its impacts. This eBook sheds light on the life-changing condition.
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Could a smart necklace help you stop smoking?

A smart necklace that tracks heat signatures from lit cigarettes in real time could help individuals to stop smoking and avoid relapsing.
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1 in 8 Americans show signs of food addiction

1 in 8 Americans over 50 may have a food addiction to processed food – especially amongst older adults who are overweight or experiencing poor mental health or isolation.
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How to prevent a cold

Dr Deborah Lee discusses how to prevent a cold using simple at-home remedies and simple lifestyle changes.
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Creating an environment that supports and protects breastfeeding

The Centre for Lactation, Infant Feeding and Translation (LIFT) at Swansea University seeks to better support families in feeding their baby.
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Long Covid lessons: beyond winter and the COVID pandemic

Paying attention to Long Covid lessons is key: Long Covid has already provided lessons for other long-term conditions and planning for future pandemics far beyond COVID-19.
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Reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases in Africa

Dr Prebo Barango and Prof Jean-Marie Dangou from the WHO Regional Office for Africa argue that reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases in Africa is imperative.

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