Health
'Meaningful' activities may mean healthier old age
Older adults who find meaning in their daily activities may remain in better health as they age, a new study suggests.
Jan 8, 2019
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Medical research
Study suggests that gut bacteria could help prevent cancer
Researchers have shown that various types of intestinal bacteria might be factors in both causing and preventing obesity, and in other conditions and diseases. Now, a UCLA study suggests that it could also potentially be ...
Apr 13, 2016
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Medical research
Study suggests some gut microbes may be keystones of health
University of Oregon scientists have found that strength in numbers doesn't hold true for microbes in the intestines. A minority population of the right type might hold the key to regulating good health.
Nov 11, 2015
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Health
Seven+ daily portions of fruit and veg linked to lowest risk of death from all causes
Eating at least seven daily portions of fruit and vegetables may confer the best chance of staving off death from any cause, indicates research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Mar 31, 2014
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Health
Delayed aging is better investment than cancer, heart disease
On the heels of an announcement from Google that the company's next startup, Calico, will tackle the science of aging, a new study shows that research to delay aging and the infirmities of old age would have better population ...
Oct 7, 2013
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Immunology
Sleep affects potency of vaccines
As moms have always known, a good night's sleep is crucial to good health -- and now a new study led by a UCSF researcher shows that poor sleep can reduce the effectiveness of vaccines.
Aug 1, 2012
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Neuroscience
Researchers find unanticipated complexity in aging brain's memory decline
Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas Center for Vital Longevity (CVL) have discovered that brain correlates of age-related memory decline are more complicated than previously believed, a finding that could affect ...
Mar 18, 2024
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Sleep disorders
Healthy sleep needs a healthy day: Boost exercise to beat your bedtime blues
Early riser or night owl, everyone appreciates a good night's sleep. But despite the best of intentions, quality sleep can elude us, sometimes to the point where it can contribute to serious health issues.
Mar 1, 2024
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Health
Consistent evidence links ultra-processed food to over 30 damaging health outcomes
Consistent evidence shows that higher exposure to ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of 32 damaging health outcomes including cancer, major heart and lung conditions, mental health disorders, and early ...
Feb 28, 2024
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Medical economics
In California, faceoff between major insurer and health system shows hazards of consolidation
For weeks, more than half a million Anthem Blue Cross enrollees who receive health care from the University of California were held in suspense. It wasn't clear whether they would have to find new doctors or switch plans ...
Feb 22, 2024
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