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Lower socioeconomic position is linked to higher risk of having multiple chronic conditions like cancer and cardiometabolic diseases, and this association is partly explained by lifestyle behaviors such as diet, physical activity, and smoking. This ...
Higher levels of patient activation—meaning greater knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing health—are linked to better health-promoting behaviors in people with Parkinson’s disease. Monitoring patient activation can help tailor interventions that support healthier aging by ...
Higher levels of health literacy and digital diet literacy are linked to better diet quality, which in turn is associated with lower disability risk among older adults. Improving the ability to understand and apply health ...
New hypertension guidelines emphasize early and personalized management of high blood pressure to reduce cardiovascular and kidney disease risks. They recommend lifestyle changes such as reducing sodium, increasing potassium, maintaining healthy weight, and regular exercise ...
Personalized sleep monitoring combined with tailored health guidance can improve sleep quality in older adults, as indicated by improvements in sleep disturbance scores. This approach offers promising insights for developing future interventions to support sleep ...
Diets high in pro-inflammatory foods are linked to worse metabolic health, including abnormal cholesterol levels, poor body composition, and reduced sleep quality, particularly among healthcare workers. Emphasizing anti-inflammatory foods—such as fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, and ...