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UK Biobank Study Links REM Sleep and 6-8 Hour Durations to Lower Risk of 83 Diseases
health17 days ago

UK Biobank Study Links REM Sleep and 6-8 Hour Durations to Lower Risk of 83 Diseases

A large-scale study of 95,559 UK Biobank participants found that higher REM sleep is associated with a reduced risk of 83 diseases, while 6-8 hours of nightly sleep offers the lowest overall disease risk. Deep sleep also lowered risks for seven conditions, including type 2 diabetes, whereas short sleep and irregular patterns increased risks for various disorders. The findings, published in PLOS Medicine, highlight the importance of sleep architecture, not just duration, for long-term health, though causality cannot be established.

via Medscape|
#disease-risk#health#rem-sleep
REM Sleep May Lower Disease Risk Across 83 Conditions, Large Real-World Study Finds
health19 days ago

REM Sleep May Lower Disease Risk Across 83 Conditions, Large Real-World Study Finds

A large real-world study of 95,559 participants using wrist trackers over a median of nine years found that more REM sleep is linked to a lower risk of dozens of diseases (83 identified), with deeper sleep also reducing risks for some conditions like type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's. A nightly 6–8 hour window appeared optimal; REM benefits persist beyond total sleep time, though causation isn’t proven. The study emphasizes real-world sleep data over self-reports and suggests REM sleep is a meaningful factor for health.

via ScienceAlert|
#disease-risk#health#real-world-data
Birth Order May Tilt Your Risk for ADHD, Allergies, and More
health2 months ago

Birth Order May Tilt Your Risk for ADHD, Allergies, and More

New research analyzing health data from over five million two-child families finds birth order is linked to different disease risks: first-borns have higher odds of neurodevelopmental conditions (ADHD and autism) and of food allergies and hay fever, while second-borns show higher odds of substance-use disorders and gastrointestinal conditions. A shorter gap between siblings may offer some protective effect for certain neuropsychiatric and allergic conditions. Experts caution these are population-level associations rather than causal links, and birth order is a non-modifiable, relatively weak predictor of individual risk.

via AOL.com|
#adhd#autism#birth-order
GLP-1 Weight Loss Linked to Lower Obesity-Related Disease Risk in Large Real-World Study
health4 months ago

GLP-1 Weight Loss Linked to Lower Obesity-Related Disease Risk in Large Real-World Study

A real-world study of 89,718 US patients starting GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP drugs found that greater weight loss during the first year (BMI drop ≥15%) is tied to substantially lower risks of several obesity-related conditions—osteoarthritis (37%), CKD (30%), sleep apnea (69%), and heart failure (32%)—though the heart failure result wasn’t statistically robust. About half of participants stopped treatment within a year, and the findings imply that health benefits depend on achieving and maintaining weight loss, not just the drugs themselves.

via ScienceAlert|
#bmi#disease-risk#glp-1-drugs
Older Men's Sperm Have More Mutations, Potentially Harmful
science11 months ago

Older Men's Sperm Have More Mutations, Potentially Harmful

Research shows that as men age, their sperm accumulate more mutations, some of which are harmful and linked to developmental disorders and cancers, increasing the potential health risks for their children. The study highlights the role of 'selfish' mutations that outcompete others in the testes, with mutation rates rising from 2% in men in their 30s to about 4.5% in men over 70, though not all mutations are necessarily passed on or harmful. Further research is needed to understand the full impact on offspring health.

via ScienceAlert|
#aging#disease-risk#genetics
Las Vegas Faces Urgent Mosquito Crisis
health1 year ago

Las Vegas Faces Urgent Mosquito Crisis

Las Vegas is experiencing an alarming increase in mosquito populations due to urban development, climate change, and insecticide resistance, raising concerns about the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus and dengue. The spread of aggressive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which breed in small water sources, is particularly concerning, and a lack of coordinated mosquito control efforts could exacerbate public health risks. Scientists warn that this situation is a warning sign of broader climate change impacts.

via AOL.com|
#climate-change#disease-risk#health
Las Vegas Faces Urgent Mosquito Crisis
health1 year ago

Las Vegas Faces Urgent Mosquito Crisis

Las Vegas is experiencing a surge in mosquito populations due to urban development, climate change, and insecticide resistance, raising concerns about the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and West Nile virus. The situation is a warning sign of how climate change can expand mosquito habitats in desert regions, emphasizing the need for coordinated mosquito control efforts to protect public health.

via yahoo.com|
#climate-change#disease-risk#health
How Many Steps Do You Really Need for Better Health?
health1 year ago

How Many Steps Do You Really Need for Better Health?

Recent research suggests that aiming for around 7,000 steps per day is associated with significant health benefits, including reduced risks of mortality, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression, and dementia, with diminishing returns beyond that number. The study challenges the popular 10,000-step goal, emphasizing that even modest increases in steps can substantially improve health, especially for those who are less active.

via NPR|
#7000-steps#disease-risk#health