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Grip strength linked to longer life in older women, study finds
health10 days ago

Grip strength linked to longer life in older women, study finds

A large US study of 5,472 women (mean age ~78.7) found that higher muscle strength—especially grip strength—is tied to a 33% lower mortality risk for the strongest vs weakest groups, and faster chair-stand performance is linked to a 37% lower risk. The association persisted even among women not meeting the 150 minutes/week of aerobic activity, suggesting grip strength as a practical aging marker. The study is observational and limited to females, so it cannot prove causality, and it estimates muscle mass rather than directly measuring it.

via Medical News Today|
#aging#grip-strength#health
Ultra-Processed Diet May Raise Mortality Risk for Cancer Survivors
health14 days ago

Ultra-Processed Diet May Raise Mortality Risk for Cancer Survivors

A Healthline-backed study of over 24,000 adults in southern Italy found that cancer survivors who consumed the highest share of ultra-processed foods (by weight) had about 48% higher all-cause mortality and 57% higher cancer-specific mortality than those with the lowest intake. The researchers cite increased inflammation and resting heart rate as possible mechanisms, and they urge focusing on fresh, minimally processed foods, though the study is observational and cannot prove causation.

via AOL.com|
#cancer-survivors#diet#health
Small Moves, Big Life Gains: The Life-Saving Power of a Daily Walk
health14 days ago

Small Moves, Big Life Gains: The Life-Saving Power of a Daily Walk

A Lancet analysis finds that just 5 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous activity can cut mortality for the most sedentary by up to 6%, and about 10% for the broader population. Reducing daily sedentary time by 30 minutes is linked to roughly 3% fewer deaths among high-risk groups and about 7% fewer deaths overall, showing that small, regular movement—like a walk around the block—can meaningfully extend life without requiring Olympian workouts.

via vox.com|
#health#mortality#movement
Varied Workouts Linked to Lower Mortality in Large Study
health20 days ago

Varied Workouts Linked to Lower Mortality in Large Study

A BMJ Medicine study analyzing data from over 111,000 adults across 30 years found that those who varied their exercise types had about a 19% lower mortality risk than those with less variety, with higher total activity offering benefits up to a plateau around 20 hours per week. The results show association, not causation, and note limitations like self-reported activity and limited demographic diversity.

via ScienceAlert|
#exercise#harvard#health
Global aid cuts could cost nearly 10 million lives by 2030, study warns
world24 days ago

Global aid cuts could cost nearly 10 million lives by 2030, study warns

One year after the Trump-era dismantling of USAID, a Lancet study projects that ongoing global aid cuts could cause about 9.4 million more deaths by 2030 (about 2.5 million under age 5) vs maintaining 2023 funding; deeper cuts could raise deaths to 22.6 million. Using data from 93 low- and middle-income countries, the analysis credits overseas aid with major declines in child mortality and infectious diseases, while warning that current and planned cuts are already weakening health systems as clinics close and mortality data gaps emerge. Some donors argue for reform of the aid system and route funds through recipient governments; the study notes it doesn’t fully account for philanthropic or national countermeasures that could mitigate harms.

via CNN|
#foreign-aid#global-health#lancet-study
Aid cuts could spark 22 million extra deaths by 2030, study shows
world24 days ago

Aid cuts could spark 22 million extra deaths by 2030, study shows

A Lancet Global Health modelling study links abrupt official development assistance (ODA) cuts to up to 22.6 million excess deaths by 2030 under severe defunding, including about 5.4 million among under-fives, with milder defunding causing about 9.4 million more deaths. The analysis—covering 2002–2021 data and projecting three scenarios—says the US, UK and other donors’ reductions could reverse decades of gains against infectious diseases and malnutrition, risking the collapse of health systems in some countries.

via The Guardian|
#2030#aid#funding-cuts
Aging and Aspirin: No Cancer Prevention Benefit, Possible Rise in Cancer Deaths
health28 days ago

Aging and Aspirin: No Cancer Prevention Benefit, Possible Rise in Cancer Deaths

In over 19,000 older adults followed for about a decade, low-dose aspirin did not reduce cancer incidence and was linked to higher cancer mortality (overall hazard ratio ~1.15). In the ASPREE extension, cancer incidence and mortality were similar between aspirin and placebo, though aspirin users had fewer melanomas and a small, early-in-follow-up rise in brain cancer; some rare cancer deaths were also more common. The findings are not definitive, and longer follow-up is planned to clarify aspirin’s effects on cancer outcomes in older people.

via MedPage Today|
#aspirin#aspree#cancer
U.S. life expectancy reaches record 79 in 2024 as deaths from major killers decline
health1 month ago

U.S. life expectancy reaches record 79 in 2024 as deaths from major killers decline

U.S. life expectancy rose to a record 79 years in 2024, driven by fading COVID-19 deaths and lower mortality from heart disease, cancer and drug overdoses; preliminary 2025 data hint at further gains. About 3.07 million Americans died in 2024, roughly 18,000 fewer than 2023, with declines across racial groups and both sexes, while COVID-19 dropped out of the top 10 killers and unintentional injuries declined the most. Infant mortality was little changed, and health experts say more progress is needed to close remaining gaps.

via CBS News|
#cdc#covid-19#drug-overdoses
Tiny daily moves, big health gains: exercise snacks show real benefits
health1 month ago

Tiny daily moves, big health gains: exercise snacks show real benefits

Wearable-driven evidence shows that even small amounts of everyday movement—short bursts, brief activity, or 'exercise snacks'—significantly lower risks of heart disease and death. Benefits appear at far lower levels than traditional guidelines (150 minutes/week), with moving from inactivity to any activity producing large gains. Benefits increase with more activity but tend to plateau at higher levels. Modest additions—about five extra minutes a day or 15 minutes of vigorous activity per week—can meaningfully reduce mortality risk, and older adults can gain from roughly 4,400–7,500 daily steps. The core message: movement matters, and minimizing sedentary time is important.

via Nature|
#cardiovascular-disease#exercise#health
Two to three kids may be healthiest for longevity, study finds
science1 month ago

Two to three kids may be healthiest for longevity, study finds

A Nature Communications-backed study of about 15,000 Finnish women shows a U-shaped relationship between number of births and aging/mortality: women with two to three children age biologically slower and have lower early death risk, while those with no children or many children (around seven) age faster and face higher mortality. The researchers used epigenetic age markers and caution that the study is observational, so it cannot prove causation. Potential explanations include resource allocation over a lifetime (disposable soma theory) and benefits or health reflections of childbearing, with never having children possibly linked to poorer health. The authors advise against changing personal family plans based on these findings alone.

via The Times|
#aging#epidemiology#fertility
Colorectal Cancer Emerges as Top Killer for Americans Under 50, Study Finds
health1 month ago

Colorectal Cancer Emerges as Top Killer for Americans Under 50, Study Finds

A American Cancer Society analysis published in JAMA finds colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death among adults 50 and younger in the U.S., marking the first time this cancer tops other cancers in this age group since the 1990s. While overall cancer deaths in this cohort have declined about 44% since 1990, colorectal deaths have risen among those under 50. Researchers are exploring factors such as diet, obesity, antibiotics, and other exposures, with known risk factors including family history, obesity, smoking, and high intake of red/processed meats. Public health guidance emphasizes awareness and screening, with the USPSTF recommending average-risk adults begin screening at age 45 (colonoscopy preferred, with stool-based tests also available) through age 75, and individualized decisions about screening from 75 to 85.

via Fox News|
#american-cancer-society#colorectal-cancer#health
Diversifying workouts tied to longer life, study finds
health1 month ago

Diversifying workouts tied to longer life, study finds

A Harvard Chan School of Public Health study of more than 111,000 adults over 30 years found that people who perform a variety of exercise types—beyond just increasing total activity—had about a 19% lower risk of premature death, with benefits seen across activity levels. Limitations include self-reported data and a predominantly white health-professional cohort.

via Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health|
#cohort-study#exercise#harvard
COVID lingers into year seven with a stubborn global toll
world1 month ago

COVID lingers into year seven with a stubborn global toll

As COVID-19 enters its seventh year, the pandemic persists with high transmission and ongoing waves—the US reports a 12th major wave and over 1.2 million official deaths, while global excess mortality runs into tens of millions (central estimates around 27 million); about 1 million infections per day in recent times and Long COVID affecting millions, underscoring that the toll endures even as public attention has shifted.

via Boing Boing|
#covid-19#long-covid#mortality