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All these conditions were mainly attributed to smoking, excessive alcohol use or an unhealthy lifestyle. [14] In 2013, coronary heart disease was the leading cause of death in 8,750 women, mainly as a result of their lifestyle. Dementia and Alzheimer's disease came second, affecting 7,277 females and thirdly, cerebrovascular disease, killing 6,368.
Risk factors such as a person's background; lifestyle and environment are known to increase the likelihood of certain non-communicable diseases. They include age, gender, genetics, exposure to air pollution, and behaviors such as smoking, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity which can lead to hypertension and obesity, in turn leading to increased risk of many NCDs.
A number of lifestyle factors are known to be important to the development of type 2 diabetes including: obesity, physical activity, diet, stress, and urbanization. [1] Excess body fat underlies 64% of cases of diabetes in men and 77% of cases in women. [2]
Investigating the impact of diet in young adults. It is now well-established that following a healthy diet reduces the risk of disease and death. These benefits are likely due to a wide range of ...
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder that affects up to 1 in 10 people worldwide. The cause of the disorder is not fully understood, but a healthy lifestyle could prevent it, researchers say.
There's an awful lot of pressure to pick the right option during lunch on a typical busy workday. Basically, everyone wants something that's quick, healthy, cheap, and still has some attempt at ...
Sedentary lifestyle is a lifestyle type, in which one is physically inactive and does little or no physical movement and/or exercise. [1] A person living a sedentary lifestyle is often sitting or lying down while engaged in an activity like socializing , watching TV , playing video games , reading or using a mobile phone or computer for much of ...
A new study found chemicals can leach from plastic takeout containers into food, impacting the gut biome—and then the heart