Planetary Health Diet Index linked to lower total, cause-specific mortality
Jun 10, 2024
Reductions seen in death from a variety of causes; PHDI scores were also associated with environmental impact
Gender life expectancy gap increased from 2010 to 2021
Nov 13, 2023
The leading contributors to the widening gender life expectancy gap from 2019 to 2021 included COVID-19 and unintentional injuries.
Adherence to healthy eating patterns linked to lower mortality risk
Jan 09, 2023
Greater adherence to four healthy eating patterns was linked to a lower risk for total and cause-specific mortality.
Ultraprocessed food increases risk for death with type 2 diabetes
Aug 02, 2023
The findings were seen for all-cause death and cardiovascular mortality.
Mortality up for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease
May 24, 2023
Mortality increased from 2014 to 2019, with significant racial and geographic disparities observed.
Coronary heart disease mortality dropped from 1990 to 2019
Aug 10, 2023
Half of all CHD deaths could have been prevented with the elimination of smoking, alcohol and obesity
Having a sense of purpose can lower the risk of death
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 05, 2022
People with higher levels of purpose may have a lower risk of death from any cause, according to a study recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine.
Risk for cardiovascular disease increased for patients with celiac disease
Jan 31, 2023
The increased risk was observed despite a lower prevalence of traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
Partnership increases seniors’ access to blood pressure monitoring tool
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 14, 2023
A new service for blood pressure monitoring will be available to underserved seniors in the Detroit metro area.