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Morning naps may signal health issues in older adults, study finds
health1 month ago

Morning naps may signal health issues in older adults, study finds

Using objective wrist-monitor data from the Rush University Memory and Aging Project, researchers found that longer and more frequent naps, especially morning naps, are linked to higher all-cause mortality over 19 years (about 13% higher per extra nap hour, 7% higher per additional nap per day; morning nappers ~30% higher risk than early-afternoon nappers). The relationship is correlational, not causal, and naps may reflect underlying disease or circadian disruption; wearable nap monitoring could help flag health issues early.

via ScienceAlert|
#circadian-disruption#health#mortality-risk
Massive IBS Drug Study Finds Small Mortality Rise With Some Treatments
health1 month ago

Massive IBS Drug Study Finds Small Mortality Rise With Some Treatments

A large, nearly 20-year study of 650,000+ US adults with IBS linked long-term antidepressant use to about a 35% higher risk of death and showed the anti-diarrheal drugs loperamide and diphenoxylate associated with roughly double the risk, though the study notes it shows association, not causation, and the overall individual risk remains low; findings prompt personalized treatment and more long-term safety research.

via SciTechDaily|
#antidepressants#health#irritable-bowel-syndrome
Morning Naps Linked to Higher Mortality in Older Adults, Study Finds
health1 month ago

Morning Naps Linked to Higher Mortality in Older Adults, Study Finds

A 19-year prospective study of 1,338 older adults using wrist actigraphy found that longer daytime napping, higher nap frequency, and morning naps are associated with higher all-cause mortality, while irregular nap patterns were not. Each additional hour of daytime napping was linked to about a 13% increase in mortality risk, and each extra nap per day to about 7%; morning nappers had about 30% higher risk than afternoon nappers. The findings, which researchers say highlight the clinical value of wearable daytime-nap assessments, do not prove causation but suggest that shifting sleep patterns may reflect underlying neurodegenerative or cardiovascular processes, enabling early risk identification.

via Neuroscience News|
#health#mortality-risk#nap-duration
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk for cancer survivors
health2 months ago

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk for cancer survivors

An observational Italian study of more than 800 cancer survivors followed nearly 18 years found that those with the highest intake of ultraprocessed foods had a 48% higher risk of death from any cause and a 57% higher risk of death from cancer compared with those with the lowest intake. The association persisted after adjusting for overall diet quality, suggesting that how foods are processed may influence long-term health beyond nutrient content. The researchers recommend minimally processed, home-cooked meals, but note limitations like self-reported diets and lack of cancer-stage data, so causation cannot be established.

via Fox News|
#cancer-survivors#diet-quality#health
Eating Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Death Risk for Cancer Survivors
nutrition3 months ago

Eating Ultra-Processed Foods May Raise Death Risk for Cancer Survivors

A Healthline study of over 24,000 adults in southern Italy found that cancer survivors who ate the most ultra-processed foods had about 48% higher risk of death from any cause and 57% higher risk of death from cancer, compared with those who ate the least. The researchers link this to increased inflammation and resting heart rate, and emphasize that overall dietary patterns matter more than individual foods. The study is observational and cannot prove causation, but experts advocate reducing ultra-processed foods in favor of fresh, minimally processed meals.

via Healthline|
#cancer-survivors#diet-quality#inflammation
Exercise Boosts Longevity More Than Cutting Drinking, New Study Finds
health3 months ago

Exercise Boosts Longevity More Than Cutting Drinking, New Study Finds

New data from the Norwegian HUNT study suggest improving cardiorespiratory fitness yields a bigger longevity benefit than simply reducing alcohol intake. People in the bottom 20% fitness had higher mortality risk regardless of alcohol use; those who increased or maintained fitness showed lower mortality risk even with higher alcohol consumption. Fitness benefits plateau at high levels, so sedentary individuals should prioritize getting active, while those already fit but who drink heavily should cut back. Fitness cannot fully offset cancer risk from alcohol, though it can blunt some cardiovascular risks.

via GQ|
#alcohol#fitness#health
Tiny bursts, big health gains: the science of exercise snacks
health-and-fitness4 months ago

Tiny bursts, big health gains: the science of exercise snacks

A British Journal of Sports Medicine meta-analysis and related trials show that 'exercise snacks'—brief bursts of vigorous activity spread across the day—significantly improve cardiorespiratory fitness and can lower all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risk, with benefits seen in just a few minutes daily through activities like stair climbs, brisk walking, and simple bodyweight moves, even for previously sedentary individuals.

via ScienceAlert|
#cardiorespiratory-fitness#daily-routine#exercise-snacks
Healthy Teeth, Longer Life? Study Links Oral Health to Mortality Risk
health4 months ago

Healthy Teeth, Longer Life? Study Links Oral Health to Mortality Risk

A study of 190,282 older adults found that having more sound or filled teeth correlates with lower all-cause mortality, while missing or decayed teeth increase risk. The total of sound and filled teeth predicted mortality better than simply counting sound teeth or including decayed/missing teeth. The researchers suggest that tooth condition influences mortality via inflammation and nutrition, and advocate further research on how oral health affects longevity.

via ScienceAlert|
#aging#health#inflammation