Premature Death

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The report, compiled in collaboration with the World Health Organization. (Photo: AFP)

Double burden of malnutrition: obesity and premature death

Report reveal that double burden of obesity, undernourishment stalks world.

16 Dec 2019 7:36 PM

Studies have shown that loneliness has been associated with cardiovascular problems and premature death.

The killer loneliness epidemic is a public health issue

The loneliness epidemic is a reality in today’s hyper-connected world.

31 Oct 2019 1:24 AM

Flu shots tied to lower risk of premature death with heart failure

Previous research also suggests that influenza may play a role in triggering blood clots and heart attacks.

15 Dec 2018 9:59 AM

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Anabolic steroids linked to premature death in men

Here is what a new study has found.

26 Nov 2018 6:43 PM

Numerous cancers are preventable, but strategies to prevent them are either not accessible or not being adopted, leaving people at risk.

Want to fight cancer? Adopt a healthy lifestyle

Many people believe that getting cancer is purely down to genes, fate or bad luck.

20 Nov 2018 6:10 AM

Grief can lead to death, reveals study

The findings could help researchers design interventions to treat those most at risk through behavioural or pharmacological approaches.

23 Oct 2018 2:37 PM

Prosthetic valve ups risk of death

Researchers found it also increased risk of heart failure.

24 Sep 2018 11:04 AM

With lower carb intake, the types of foods people ate instead of carbs were associated with very different types of outcomes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Low-carb diet better when it includes more vegetables, nuts

Study linked low-carbohydrate diets to better success with short-term weight loss and improvements in risk factors for premature death.

20 Sep 2018 8:48 AM

Populations with higher levels of greenspace exposure are also more likely to report good overall health. (Photo: File)

Being in the lap of nature has its own benefits!

The findings have been published in the journal Environmental Research.

07 Jul 2018 3:44 PM

Exercise, lifestyle changes related to sleep may be an effective strategy for preventing dementia and premature death in elderly adults. (Photo: AFP)

Proper sleep schedule could reduce risks for dementia

Participants with short sleep duration, who had high physical activity did not have a greater risk of dementia and death.

06 Jun 2018 6:14 PM

Fatty acids found in oily seafood such as salmon, mackerel and sardines were better predictors of good health.

Study finds two oily fish dishes a week slash risk of premature death by 33 per cent

The study further found that they were also 39 per cent less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke.

19 Mar 2018 2:45 PM

The minimum recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each week reduces likelihood of death in older males. (Photo: Pixabay)

Almost any amount of exercise may help older men win longevity race

This is encouraging for older adults, as it is easier for them to reach the target without worrying about sustaining activity in bouts.

03 Mar 2018 11:28 AM

Being a single dad can shorten your life: Study

These results show that single fathers might be a particularly vulnerable group.

15 Feb 2018 10:34 AM

Exercise has long been linked to better survival odds and fewer complications for people with what’s known as type 2 diabetes. (Photo: PIxabay)

Exercise lowers risk of premature death in people with type 1 diabetes

Compared to people who spent little time exercising, participants who reported devoting most time were less likely to die.

09 Nov 2017 8:14 AM

Researchers followed the participants for more than two years on average. (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of premature death lowered in older women through exercise

Doctors typically advise people to get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate to vigorous exercise.

07 Nov 2017 8:11 AM

Being connected to others socially is widely considered a fundamental human need (Photo: Pixabay)

Loneliness more deadly than obesity, says study

According to researchers, social isolation ups the risk of premature death in adults.

07 Aug 2017 9:48 AM

According to experts one should give equal importance to working out and feeling good for a better life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Thinking good thoughts may increase lifespan

According to study, people who view themselves as less healthy may suffer from early death.

21 Jul 2017 1:05 PM

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