Clinicians, scientists and public health professionals have extended the human lifespan to its limits, and now need to focus on a “healthspan” instead that emphasizes health over longevity, according to University of Illinois at Chicago epidemiologist S. Jay Olshansky. In an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Olshansky, professor of epidemiology… Continue reading Living a Healthier (Not Longer) Life
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Older, Married LGBT Couples Happier than Singles
Although same-sex marriage has been legal for only a short time, University of Washington researchers say they are already able to detect health benefits among couples. For years, studies have linked marriage with happiness among heterosexual couples. But a study from the UW School of Social Work is among the first to explore the potential… Continue reading Older, Married LGBT Couples Happier than Singles
Gender Differences and Healthier Eating
Seniors will have more success maintaining healthier diets if gender differences are taken into account, according to research from the University of British Columbia. A new study, published in the journal Appetite, showed that men and women had different responses to tactics aimed at boosting seniors’ intake of fruit and vegetables. The study divided social-support… Continue reading Gender Differences and Healthier Eating