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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.

wellbeing

Dry January: How drinking alcohol can affect your health

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

wellbeing

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.

Health news

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.

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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.

Health news

Average adult could live 5 extra years with more exercise

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

Health news

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.

Health news

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.

Health news

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.

Lifestyle

In pictures: South Korean model almost becomes oldest Miss Universe

The 81-year-old model narrowly missed becoming the oldest Miss Universe, but did take home the prize for “best dresser.”

Health news

Where in the EU do people enjoy the longest, healthiest lives?

Malta came out on top when it comes to healthy ageing, but the best and worst countries are different for men and women.

Health news

LGBTQ+ people may be more prone to poor brain health in later life

LGBTQ+ people were 15 per cent more likely to develop negative brain health outcomes compared to their cisgender and straight counterparts, according to a new study.

Euronews Tech Talks

Podcast | The best strategy to stay young based on astronaut research

Have you ever wondered what the most effective strategy is to stop accelerated ageing in astronauts and whether it could work on Earth? Tune into this episode of Euronews Tech Talks to find out.

Health news

Stroke deaths have fallen in Europe but are rising worldwide

Stroke prevention efforts should focus on high blood pressure, lifestyle, and environmental factors that can increase people’s risk, the study authors said.

Lifestyle

Meet Choi Soon-hwa: The 80-year-old Miss Universe contestant

Choi Soon-hwa, an 80-year-old South Korean, has made history as the oldest-ever contestant in the Miss Universe competition.

Health news

Even mild concussions linked to long-term changes in the brain

A history of concussions, even mild ones, was linked to changes in the brain, poorer sleep and depressive symptoms, according to a new study.

Lifestyle

Meet Tomiko Itooka: The world's oldest person at 116

Born in the same year that saw the Wright Brothers' initial public flights, Tomiko Itooka has a life as remarkable as her age.

Health news

People age quicker in their 40s and 60s, new study finds

People age quickly in two bursts during middle and later life, according to new research that highlights the "nonlinear" timeline of ageing.

Health news

Alcohol tied to cancer and cardiovascular deaths in old age - study

Older adults with health issues who drink at low risk levels are more likely to die of cancer when compared with people who drink only occasionally, according to a new study.

Health news

Millennials, Gen X at higher risk of 17 cancers than older generations

Younger people are more likely to develop cancer than prior generations, underscoring the elevated risks in childhood and young adulthood, according to new research from the US.