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Housing type linked to cardiovascular death risk in older adults in Japan
Institute of Science TokyoPeer-Reviewed Publication
A 6-year cohort study conducted by researchers from Japan, comprising nearly 39,000 older adults found that people living in rental flats and owner-occupied detached houses face higher risks of cardiovascular death compared with those in owner-occupied flats. The study attributes to the increased risk to colder, less stable indoor temperatures in these housing types and suggests that improving housing quality to address these issues could lower cardiovascular mortality, particularly among men.
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- BMJ Public Health
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- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Japan Science and Technology Agency, Japan Health Promotion and Fitness Foundation, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience
Does the change in food consumption patterns affect the level of dietary zinc intake?
Higher Education PressPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering
Home environment red flags in children with developmental disabilities: neglect/interference/punishment fuels 28.78% behavior problems
Higher Education PressRelative weights analyses showed the neglect/interference/punishment domain contributed most significantly (28.78%) to behavior problems in preschool children with developmental disabilities.
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- Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Stress sensitivity makes suicidal thoughts more extreme and persistent among the university population
Universitat Pompeu Fabra - BarcelonaPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Journal of Affective Disorders
More than a feeling: Could a healthier gut improve mental health?
University of South AustraliaPeer-Reviewed Publication
Researchers from the University of South Australia are exploring the connections between the gut and the brain to decipher their role in mental health and wellbeing. Examining the growing evidence that the gut and the brain are deeply connected, their review presents the strongest proof yet that changes in a person’s gut microbiome can directly affect their brain chemistry.
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- Nature Mental Health
Menstrual cycle affects women’s reaction time but not as much as being active
University College LondonPeer-Reviewed Publication
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- Sports Medicine - Open