Tag: UK Biobank
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Longer Walks, Longer Health: Study Finds Benefits Grow with Extended Walking Bouts
Longer Walking Bouts May Boost Heart Health More Than Short, Frequent Steps A large international study suggests that the key to improving heart health and longevity may lie in how long you walk, not just how many steps you take. Researchers analyzed daily activity patterns of 33,560 adults and found that those who accumulated most…
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Hidden visceral and liver fat damages arteries, study finds
Hidden fat inside the abdomen and liver linked to artery damage A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and liver may quietly damage arteries, even in people who appear healthy. Published in Communications Medicine on October 17, 2025, the findings challenge the traditional reliance on…
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Hidden Fat Linked to Silent Artery Damage: Rethinking Obesity Risk
Hidden fat and the quiet risk to artery health Obesity is often evaluated using body-mass index (BMI) and outward signs of excess weight. A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reframes that view by focusing on hidden fats—the visceral fat that wraps around internal organs and the fat stored in the liver. Using…
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Prolonged Air Pollution and Urogenital Infections: Insights from a Large UK Biobank Study
Introduction: A Growing Wake-Up Call for Urogenital Health Air pollution is widely recognized for its respiratory and cardiovascular impacts, but recent research signals broader health implications for the urinary tract and male reproductive system. A large-scale prospective cohort study using UK Biobank data examines whether long-term exposure to common ambient pollutants is tied to higher…
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Prolonged Air Pollution and the Rise of UTI and Male Reproductive Infections: Insights from a Large UK Biobank Study
Overview: Air pollution’s hidden reach into urogenital health Air pollution is widely known for its respiratory and cardiovascular effects, yet emerging research is expanding its reach to the urogenital system. A comprehensive prospective cohort study using the UK Biobank data set explored whether long-term exposure to common ambient pollutants—PM2.5, PMcoarse, PM10, NO2, and NOx—affects the…
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Healthy Diet May Double Life Expectancy Benefits for Frail Adults
Overview: Diet Quality Can Extend Lifespan for Frail Older Adults New research summarized in Nutrients highlights a powerful message for aging populations: improving diet quality can meaningfully extend life and reduce the risk of premature death among frail adults. While frailty is a known predictor of adverse outcomes, combining this risk with high-quality dietary patterns…
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Air Pollution and UTIs with MRSIs: UK Biobank
Overview Air pollution is a pervasive global health threat that extends beyond the lungs. A growing body of evidence indicates that ambient pollutants can affect the urinary tract and male reproductive health, increasing the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and male reproductive system infections (MRSIs) such as prostatitis and orchiepididymitis. A large prospective cohort…
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Healthy Diet Can Extend Life Even for Frail Older Adults
How diet quality interacts with frailty to influence longevity New research suggests that even in later life, a healthier diet can meaningfully extend life for frail adults. The study, which analyzed data from more than 150,000 midlife and older adults, found that higher-quality diets were associated with longer life expectancy and lower risk of premature…
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Healthy Diet May Double Life Expectancy for Frail Adults
Healthy Diet and Frailty: A Surprising Connection Even as people age, what they eat can significantly influence how long they live. A recent study published in Nutrients explored how diet quality interacts with frailty to affect all-cause mortality and life expectancy in middle-aged and older adults. The findings suggest that a healthier diet not only…
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Poor Sleep May Accelerate Brain Aging, Study Finds
Poor sleep may accelerate brain aging, new findings suggest In a large study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, scientists explored how everyday sleep habits relate to the aging of the brain. Using data from 27,500 middle-aged and older adults in the UK Biobank, the team estimated brain age with machine learning on more than…