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Study reveals happier partner leads to a healthier future
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 11 (ANI): According to recent research, people who are optimistic - contribute to the health of their partners, staving off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer's disease, dementia and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
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Lead exposure can be a risk factor for Alzheimer, says study
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 13 (ANI): A team led by a scientist from the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) have established a role of lead as a risk factor in the development of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Study reveals 5 risk factors to avoid for leading longer, healthier life
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 12 (ANI): How good would it be if you were able to add some healthy and disease-free years to your lifespan? According to a recent study, there are five risk factors to eliminate which include smoking, not exercising, being overweight, drinking too much alcohol and
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Scientists reveal a molecular switch for stomach disease
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 8 (ANI): Roughly half of the world's population carry in their stomach the bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori), known to be the most significant risk factor for ulcers, MALT lymphoma and adenocarcinoma.
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Study explores women's knowledge about breast density and cancer risk
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 24 (ANI): Breast density is an important risk factor for breast cancer but no study had asked women what they know or think about breast density in relation to the screening they have had. In a new qualitative study, scientists sought to explore women's knowledge a
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Excessive sleep might raise stroke risk: Study
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 14 (ANI): If sleeping for the entire day is your favourite pass time, here's the news for you! A new study suggests that people who sleep more than required have an increased risk of getting a stroke.
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Researchers find key risk factors for teenage suicide
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Canberra [Australia], Dec 9 (ANI): A new Australian research has found that young people who report suicidal thoughts along with experiencing auditory hallucinations and psychological distresses are at the greatest risk of future suicide attempts.
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Study reveals listening to music while driving reduces cardiac stress
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Nov 13 (ANI): If you take too much stress while driving here's the news for you. Stress during driving is a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular diseases. A new study by Brazilian researchers suggest that cardiac overload due to the stress of driving in heav
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Can kissing cause gonorrhea?
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 17 (ANI): You may find it hard to believe but kissing could be a possible reason behind gonorrhoea, the most antibiotic-resistant of all the sexually transmitted infections.
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Is sedentary lifestyle a risk factor for early death?
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 26 (ANI): A new research has found that a sedentary lifestyle may be a risk factor for early mortality.
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Low socioeconomic status is not a permanent conviction for health
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 22 (ANI): Various studies have pointed out that low socioeconomic status is an important health risk factor. It can be seen as a final sentence for those born in a family with disadvantaged conditions
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Travelling solo with financial independence
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India] March 8 (ANI): The rise of the solo Indian women traveller is here to stay. The concept of solo women travels that was earlier looked upon as an extreme, bold and high-risk factor event has now evolved into a perception of fun, adventure, independence and
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