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Finland named the world's happiest country for 8th year in a row

For the first time in the annual World Happiness Report, benevolence is being considered as a factor in gauging our well-being.

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Experimental drug may slow dementia onset for rare form of Alzheimer’s

The drug targets amyloid plaques that build up in the brain years before symptoms appear.

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People who are socially disadvantaged may age faster, new study finds

For certain conditions, those who were more disadvantaged had twice as high a risk of developing age-associated diseases.

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Retiring abroad may lead to more social loneliness, study suggests

Older people who retired abroad were more likely to find their social circles lackluster compared with those who stayed home, but their closest relationships were just as fulfilling.

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Demand for specialised medical care to ease suffering is surging

Nearly 74 million people are in need of palliative care, but there are major gaps in access, a new study suggests.

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Healthy ageing more dependent on life factors than your genes

Socioeconomic status and other lifestyle factors are more closely linked to healthy ageing than genetics, a new study suggests.

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What’s slowing Europe’s life expectancy and how to boost it again

Countries with healthier populations in the 2010s were less likely to be affected by the pandemic’s hit to life expectancy.

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Why are old people in this country happier now than before COVID?

Older adults in England reported better mental well-being after the pandemic, but also slightly elevated depression rates.

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Paris organises mocktail competition to highlight Dry January benefits

Taking a break from drinking in January leads to less alcohol consumption in the following months “and drinking less is better for your health,” an expert said.

Nutrition

Scientists link eating red meat with increased dementia risk

Could consuming large amounts of processed red meat be bad for your brain? New research suggests it might.

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Luxury smart rings to a smart mirror: The top health tech at CES 2025

Euronews Next went to try out some of the latest health tech at the Las Vegas tech show.

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New dementia patients live fewer than 5 years after diagnosis

Dutch researchers found differences in life expectancy by gender, geographic region, and age at dementia diagnosis.

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Dry January: How drinking alcohol can affect your health

Alcohol has been linked to over 200 health conditions, including cancers, cardiovascular disease, and more.

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Why standing desks may not be the healthier option for sedentary jobs

Experts weigh in on whether a standing desk is actually helpful in counteracting a sedentary lifestyle or not.

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Divide between longer life and years of good health ‘getting wider’

There’s a growing gap between our healthspan and our lifespan, a new international study showed.

Nutrition

Ultra-processed foods linked to more fat in muscles

More fat stored in the thigh muscles may increase the risk of osteoarthritis in knees, researchers said.

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Average adult could live 5 extra years with more exercise

The most workout-averse adults had the most to gain.

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Loneliness raises dementia risk by 31%, new study finds

The study is the biggest analysis yet on the link between loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline, researchers said.

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Life expectancy gains are slowing, study shows

The study analysed five European countries as well as Australia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, and the US.

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Is low-grade prostate cancer actually cancer? Maybe not, experts say

Cancer doctors, scientists, and patient advocates said the “cancer” label can do more harm than good, given this form of the disease doesn’t spread or kill patients.