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health1 day ago•4 min saved

Late Breakfast Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Big Study

A European Journal of Clinical Nutrition study of over 31,000 adults aged 40+ found that starting the first meal after noon is linked to higher death risk: 29% more all-cause mortality for noon-or-later breakfasts versus 7–8 a.m.; 8–10 a.m. (+10%) and 10 a.m.–noon (+19%) also show increased risk. Cardiovascular death was 46% higher for noon eaters versus early breakfast eaters, and those aged 50+ who ate later had about 2.5 fewer years of life on average. The findings show association, not causation, but suggest meal timing may influence longevity beyond diet itself.

via New York Post|

#breakfast #cardiovascular-disease #health

health5 days ago•6 min saved

First and Last Meal Timing Tied to Longevity in Large Study

In a large US study of 31,044 adults followed for about 8.6 years, later first-meal timing (especially after noon) and later last meals were linked to higher all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, with the lowest risk around an 8 pm last meal; however, the findings are observational and could reflect underlying health, routines, or other factors, so they do not prove that changing meal times will extend life.

via ScienceAlert|

#circadian-rhythm #health #meal-timing

healthy-aging5 days ago•41 min saved

Two Simple Fitness Tests Under a Minute Signal How Well You're Aging

A Taiwan study of 13,423 adults aged 65+ found that higher fitness across balance, strength, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory health is linked to lower all-cause mortality. The standout tests were the 8-foot up‑and‑go (59% lower mortality risk) and the 1-leg stance (50% lower risk); additional tests like chair stands and a 2-minute step also reduced risk, and a composite score across seven assessments yielded about a 61% lower mortality risk for top performers. The findings are observational and fitness was measured at a single point, but they suggest maintaining balance, strength, and cardio supports healthier aging.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada|

#aging #balance #fitness

health6 days ago•41 min saved

Two Quick Fitness Tests That Reveal How You're Aging

A Taiwan study of 13,423 adults aged 65+ followed for a median of seven years found that higher fitness across balance, agility, strength, and cardio is linked to lower all-cause mortality; two simple tests—the 8-foot up-and-go and the 1-leg stance—were especially predictive, and a composite score showed the highest performers had up to a 61% lower death risk. The message: maintaining balance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness together supports healthy aging, and it's never too late to start.

via Yahoo News Singapore|

#aging #balance #fitness

health9 days ago•14 min saved

Small Step Counts Can Still Cut Your Risk of Early Death, Study Finds

A meta-analysis of 17 studies (226,889 people) published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology finds you don't need 10,000 steps to gain health benefits: about 3,967+ steps per day lowers all-cause mortality, 2,337+ steps per day lowers cardiovascular mortality, and every 1,000-step increase lowers all-cause risk by 15% while every 500-step increase lowers cardiovascular risk by 7%. Benefits scale with activity, peaking around 6,000–10,000 steps per day, with 20,000+ steps linked to the lowest risk. The study also notes that the American Heart Association's recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate activity can be met through everyday activities like walking, gardening, or walking a dog, not just formal exercise.

via huffpost.com|

#cardiovascular-disease #health #mortality

health10 days ago•13 min saved

Beer linked to higher heart attack risk in 30-year Swedish study, while overall drinking tied to longer survival

A 30-year prospective study of 973 middle-aged Swedish male automotive workers finds that while higher total alcohol intake is associated with longer time to death and lower all-cause mortality, beer consumption is linked to higher odds of myocardial infarction and an earlier MI event; wine showed no significant association with MI, and no clear link to stroke. The study is observational with self-reported data and cohort-specific factors, so it cannot establish causation. Results should be interpreted cautiously, and larger, more diverse studies are needed.

via news-medical.net|

#alcohol #beer #health

health12 days ago•8 min saved

Wine may be linked to lower death risk, unlike beer and spirits, in UK study

A UK Biobank analysis of 340,924 participants (2006–2022) found moderate wine intake associated with lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, while equivalent amounts of beer or spirits tied to higher death risk; high consumption raised mortality overall (24% higher all-cause, 36% cancer, 14% cardiovascular death). However, as an observational study, results could be influenced by lifestyle and dietary factors, so findings should be interpreted cautiously and not generalized—experts say more randomized research is needed and guidance should be individualized.

via Fox News|

#alcohol #health #longevity

health13 days ago•6 min saved

A Simple One-Leg Stand Could Hint at Longer Life

A Taiwanese study of 13,000+ adults aged 65 and older followed for about seven years found that higher performance on simple at-home fitness tests—especially the 8-foot up-and-go and standing on one leg—was linked to substantially lower mortality risk (top performers ~50% lower than bottom). Men benefited most from balance and agility, women from lower-body strength; researchers say these quick tests could help doctors gauge aging and guide targeted exercises to improve balance, strength and endurance.

via New York Post|

#aging #balance #fitness-tests

health13 days ago•10 min saved

Sharper Balance and Mobility Predict Longer Life in Seniors

A large Taiwanese study of 13,423 adults around age 73 found that stronger performance across seven simple fitness tests—especially balance and agility (one-leg stand and an 8-foot up-and-go)—was linked to markedly lower all-cause mortality over seven years; the strongest association came when combining all tests into a single fitness index, with the top fifth showing about 61% lower death risk than the bottom fifth, even after adjusting for health conditions, income, body weight, and self-reported activity.

via StudyFinds|

#balance #fitness-testing #health

environment15 days ago•6 min saved

Extreme heat erodes body and brain, expert warns

An interview with explorer Christian Clot explains that extreme heat impairs physiology and cognitive function, with effects emerging when peak temperatures reach about 32°C and daily averages stay around 24°C. The piece cites France’s 2003 heatwave with roughly 15,000 excess deaths and notes a late June heatwave estimated to cause about 5,000 additional deaths, with global heat-related mortality around 500,000 annually, underscoring the need to prepare for increasingly frequent heatwaves.

via Le Monde.fr|

#climate-change #cognition #environment

health-and-medicine16 days ago•7 min saved

Wine Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Death in Large Alcohol Study

A UK Biobank study of 340k adults over ~13 years finds heavy drinking raises death risk for all beverages, but at low to moderate levels wine is linked to a 21% lower risk of cardiovascular death, while beer, cider, and spirits are linked to about 9% higher cardiovascular death risk; authors caution observational design and lifestyle confounds, suggesting beverage type matters alongside amount.

via ScienceDaily|

#alcohol #cardiovascular-disease #health-and-medicine

health26 days ago•5 min saved

Five+ Medications Linked to Higher Death Risk in Seniors

A University of Michigan study of 7,828 adults aged 65+ (1999–2016) found that taking five or more prescription meds—polypharmacy—was linked to a 38% higher overall mortality risk over ~8.5 years, with each additional drug adding about 7% risk. More than half the participants fell into at least one high-risk category (40% on 5+ meds, 37.6% on meds risky for older adults, 11.4% with major drug interactions). The total number of medications was the strongest predictor of death after accounting for health conditions. The findings could guide deprescribing, but limitations include observational design and a single 30-day medication snapshot, so causation can’t be proven.

via Fox News|

#aging #elderly #health

politics28 days ago•22 min saved

Graham's Sudden Death Triggers Trump's Contemplation of Mortality

Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death prompts President Trump to publicly and privately reflect on aging and fate, with Trump set to deliver a eulogy for Graham as he weighs his own mortality.

via The Washington Post|

#aging #donald-trump #lindsey-graham-politician

health1 month ago•5 min saved

France’s Early-Summer Heat Wave Triggers Surging Death Toll

Public Health France says France recorded roughly 5,700 excess deaths during an unprecedented early-summer heat wave, with the Paris region hardest hit and those 75+ accounting for about two-thirds of the toll; temperatures topped 104°F in many areas, and the event marked the highest heat-related excess mortality in more than two decades as Europe-wide deaths also rose.

via Fox News|

#excess-deaths #france #health

health1 month ago•51 min saved

Spicy foods linked to longer life in big health studies

Large observational studies from China and the U.S. have found that people who regularly eat spicy foods (about six to seven days a week) tend to have a lower risk of death from cancer, heart disease, and lung disease compared with those who eat spicy foods less often. Capsaicin, the spicy component in chili peppers, may affect nerve receptors (TRPV1) and metabolism, potentially explaining the link, but causation isn’t proven and data on certain cancers is mixed. Overall, spicy foods can be part of a Mediterranean-style, polyphenol-rich diet that’s commonly associated with longevity, but they aren’t a guaranteed elixir for longer life.

via Yahoo|

#capsaicin #diet #health