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Life expectancy is the expected (in the statistical sense) number of years of life remaining at a given age. It is denoted by e''x'', which means the average number of subsequent years of life for someone now aged ''x'', according to a particular mortality experience.

Walk more, live longer: New study reveals the life-extending power of physical activity

Increasing physical activity, even modestly, can significantly extend life expectancy, with the greatest benefits observed among the least active individuals aged 40 and older.

19 Nov 2024

Increased physical activity could add 5 years to American lifespan

If every American over the age of 40 was as physically active as the top 25% of the population, they could expect to live an extra 5 years, on average, suggest the findings of a modelling study published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

15 Nov 2024

Study identifies a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at McMaster University have identified a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases—two rare, often fatal lysosomal storage disorders that cause progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

14 Nov 2024

Retirement boosts social connection and reduces loneliness in the long term

Retirement reduces loneliness in the long run, enhancing social connections among Europe’s elderly, with notable benefits for women and highly educated individuals.

13 Nov 2024

Comparing camel, cow, and goat milk: Which is best for diabetes and heart health?

Camel milk's nutritional profile supports diabetes and heart health, offering superior metabolic benefits over cow and goat milk for chronic disease management.

13 Nov 2024

Wellbeing in the USA shows significant disparities, driven by race, sex, age, and location

A study reveals significant disparities in wellbeing across the U.S., influenced by race, ethnicity, and geography, affecting education, income, and lifespan.

12 Nov 2024

Overtreatment of older men with prostate cancer raises concerns

Increasing percentages of some older U.S. men with intermediate-risk and high-risk prostate cancers are undergoing treatments that carry risks of side effects that can significantly reduce the quality of life without extending life, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai.

11 Nov 2024

Study reveals deep disparities in well-being across racial, ethnic, and sex groups

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) has published a new study published in The Lancet that finds significant disparities in well-being among racial and ethnic groups, and across sex and age groups.

8 Nov 2024

Study links stable sleep patterns to successful aging

Stable sleep patterns boost successful aging, while inconsistent or short sleep reduces healthy aging outcomes among older Chinese adults, a new study finds.

5 Nov 2024

Mortality risk higher for those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at younger ages

Findings indicate younger-onset type 2 diabetes is associated with higher mortality and complications, highlighting the need for focused healthcare strategies.

4 Nov 2024

Study highlights health benefits of insulating homes against winter cold

During winter, cold indoor temperatures can increase blood pressure, leading to hypertension and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).

1 Nov 2024

Low-sugar diet in early life reduces risk of chronic diseases in adulthood

A low-sugar diet in utero and in the first two years of life can meaningfully reduce the risk of chronic diseases in adulthood, a new study has found, providing compelling new evidence of the lifelong health effects of early-life sugar consumption.

1 Nov 2024

Urgent need to shift focus from fossil fuels to health

As multiple health threats from climate change break dangerous new records, the 2024 Report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change calls for the trillions of dollars spent funding fossil fuels to be redirected and used to drive a rapid and fair transition to a net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) economy, instead of harming the health of billions of people across the world.

30 Oct 2024