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Jordan News
a day ago
- Health
- Jordan News
Daily Coffee May Protect Women from 11 Chronic Diseases – Details - Jordan News
Daily Coffee May Protect Women from 11 Chronic Diseases – Details Women who regularly drink coffee in midlife are more likely to reach the age of 70 without developing any of 11 major chronic illnesses or experiencing cognitive decline, according to a new study. اضافة اعلان How Does Coffee Affect Women's Health? This conclusion was reached by a research team from Harvard and Tufts universities after tracking data from approximately 50,000 women over a period of 30 years. According to HealthDay, the researchers examined the impact of coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, and cola on healthy aging. Healthy aging was defined as living to age 70 or older, free from 11 major chronic diseases, maintaining physical function, having good mental health, and showing no signs of cognitive decline or memory problems. The Golden Years Findings revealed that starting the day with a pleasant cup of coffee may help achieve the golden years with both a sound body and mind. Each additional cup was linked to a higher likelihood of enjoying good health decades later. Decaffeinated Coffee Decaffeinated coffee and tea showed no significant benefit, while even a small daily serving of soda was found to reduce the chances of healthy aging by up to 26%. The researchers noted that although the findings are still preliminary, 'moderate coffee consumption may offer some protective benefits when combined with other healthy behaviors such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and avoiding smoking.' (Agencies)
Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Sharjah Islamic Bank Organizes 'Health Day' to Promote a Balanced Lifestyle Among Employees
As part of its ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing and its efforts to foster a culture of wellness and quality of life in the workplace, Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) organized a two-day "Health Day – For a Better Lifestyle" initiative at both its main branch in Al Khan and the Mleiha branch, with strong engagement and positive interaction from staff across departments. A Comprehensive Health Experience Organized by the SIB Employee Club in collaboration with a number of medical institutions and specialized healthcare companies, the event aimed to offer employees a comprehensive health experience—allowing them to assess their health status and receive immediate, personalized consultations from qualified professionals. Investing in Human Capital and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Jassem AlBlooshi, Head of Strategic Management at Sharjah Islamic Bank, commented: 'At Sharjah Islamic Bank, we believe that a healthy workplace begins with a healthy individual. That's why we are keen to launch continuous initiatives that support the physical and mental wellbeing of our employees. This Wellness Day is an extension of our broader strategy to invest in human capital and to encourage the adoption of active, healthy lifestyles. Employee wellbeing is not optional for us—it is a central pillar in building a productive and cohesive work environment.' He further emphasized that such wellness activities are an integral part of the bank's long-term commitment to corporate responsibility, focusing on empowering human resources, raising awareness in the workplace, and promoting institutional stability, wellbeing, and sustainability. Comprehensive Screenings and Consultations Health services provided during the event included blood pressure checks, random blood sugar testing, full dental evaluations with a specialist, body composition analysis, musculoskeletal consultations, physiotherapy assessments, as well as hair and skin evaluations. Additionally, employees received specialized advice in nutrition and preventive healthcare—tailored to their individual needs. The event also featured the distribution of gift items and free screening vouchers, alongside multilingual educational materials designed to raise preventive awareness and offer practical lifestyle improvement tips. 'Health Pulse' Awareness Lecture On the sidelines of the wellness campaign, SIB hosted an awareness lecture titled 'Health Pulse' at its headquarters. The session was presented by a panel of specialists in cardiology, orthopedics, and physiotherapy, and addressed common modern-day health challenges and effective prevention strategies. To extend the benefit to a wider audience, the lecture was streamed live via SIB's official Instagram account, enabling the public to access medically sound advice in real time.
UPI
2 days ago
- Health
- UPI
Eating healthier can protect aging brain, study says
People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a 25% lower risk of lower risk of dementia, compared to those whose diets got worse, according to findings reported Monday at a meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. Adobe stock/HealthDay June 2 (UPI) -- It's never too late to start eating right as a means of protecting your brain health, a new study says. People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a 25% lower risk of lower risk of dementia, compared to those whose diets got worse, according to findings reported Monday at a meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. "Our study findings confirm that healthy dietary patterns in mid to late life and their improvement over time may prevent Alzheimer's and related dementias," researcher Song-Yi Park, an associate professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, said in a news release. "This suggests that it is never too late to adopt a healthy diet to prevent dementia," she added. For the study, researchers analyzed data from nearly 93,000 adults taking part in a long-term health study. Participants were between 45 and 75 when the study started in the 1990s, and more than 21,000 developed Alzheimer's disease or dementia in the years that followed. Study participants filled out diet questionnaires, and researchers assessed their responses to gauge their adherence to the MIND (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) diet. The MIND diet combines the Mediterranean diet with the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, two eating patterns that have been shown to improve people's health. It emphasizes whole grains, vegetables, nuts, beans, berries, poultry and fish, while recommending that people limit pastries, sweets, red meat, cheese, fried foods and butter/margarine, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Overall, people whose diets aligned with the MIND eating pattern from the start had a 9% lower risk of dementia. An even greater reduction of 13% was seen among Black, Hispanic or white people, results show. "We found that the protective relationship between a healthy diet and dementia was more pronounced among African Americans, Latinos and Whites, while it was not as apparent among Asian Americans and showed a weaker trend in Native Hawaiians," Park said. "A tailored approach may be needed when evaluating different subpopulations' diet quality." However, people whose diets grew closer to the MIND diet over a 10-year period had a 25% lower risk of dementia - even if they didn't follow that eating pattern closely at first, researchers found. Park presented the study this morning at the ASN meeting in Orlando, Fla. Findings presented at medical meetings should be considered preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. More information The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has more on the MIND diet. Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
UPI
5 days ago
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- UPI
Diabetes, high blood pressure combo puts more Americans at risk
A study shows that a combination of diabetes/high blood pressure threatens more American lives. Adobe stock/HealthDay Twice as many Americans now face the increased risk of death that comes from having both high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, a new study reports. About 12% of the U.S. population had high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes at the same time in 2018, up from 6% in 1999, researchers reported recently in the journal Diabetes Care. Having both conditions more than doubled the risk of dying from any cause and tripled the risk of death from heart disease, compared to those without either condition, researchers found. "Even having co-existing prediabetes and elevated blood pressure was associated with up to 19% higher mortality risk, compared to having neither or either of these risk states," said senior researcher Nour Makarem, an assistant professor of epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. "This suggests that the increase in risk of dying commences before levels of blood glucose and blood pressure progress to Type 2 diabetes and hypertension," she said in a news release. For the study, researchers analyzed data for nearly 49,000 adults who participated in the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 1999 and 2018. Conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics, the survey includes health exams and lab tests to check the health of participants. "A striking finding is that the burden of co-existing hypertension and type 2 diabetes nearly doubled over the study period," Makarem said. "Overall, about two-thirds of participants with diabetes also had hypertension, and about a quarter of adults with hypertension had concurrent diabetes." About a third of people with both high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes died during a median follow-up of about nine years, researchers found. (Median means half died sooner, half later.) By comparison, 20% of those with only type 2 diabetes and 22% of those with only high blood pressure died. Just 6% of people with neither chronic health problem died. Overall, the study concluded that: Compared to having high blood pressure only, having both conditions increased risk of premature death from any cause by 66% and heart-related death by 54%. Compared to having type 2 diabetes only, having both increased risk of premature death by 25% and more than doubled the risk of heart-related death. "This underscores the urgent need for public health strategies to effectively prevent and manage these conditions and reverse these adverse trends," Makarem said. More information The American Diabetes Association has more on diabetes and high blood pressure. Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
UPI
6 days ago
- Health
- UPI
RFK Jr. may stop government scientists from publishing in top journals
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized government agencies under HHS, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health and Medicare and Medicaid offices. He described them as "sock puppets" for the pharmaceutical industry. Adobe stock/HealthDay May 29 (UPI) -- U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said this week that he may no longer allow government scientists to publish research in top medical journals. Kennedy made the statement on a podcast called The Ultimate Human, on which he called the journals "corrupt" and said they were controlled by drug companies. "We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and those other journals," Kennedy said. All three journals are known for publishing peer-reviewed studies and are widely read by health professionals around the world. JAMA and The Lancet each get more than 30 million visits to their websites every year. The New England Journal of Medicine reaches more than 1 million readers weekly, in print and online, The Washington Post reported. None of the journals responded right away to Kennedy's comments. Kennedy said he wants HHS to create its own journals instead. They would "become the preeminent journals, because if you get [NIH] funding, it is anointing you as a good, legitimate scientist." But some public health experts strongly disagreed. "Banning NIH-funded researchers from publishing in leading medical journals and requiring them to publish only in journals that carry the RFK Jr. seal of approval would delegitimize taxpayer-funded research," Dr. Adam Gaffney, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, told The Post. Gaffney also warned that drug approvals rely on science. While saying it's important to guard against commercial interests, he warned that Kennedy's plans - along with funding cuts and anti-vaccine views - could hurt public health. On the podcast, Kennedy also criticized government agencies under HHS, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health and Medicare and Medicaid offices. He described them as "sock puppets" for the pharmaceutical industry. The podcast came out shortly after Kennedy announced his department would stop recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy children and pregnant women, bypassing CDC guidance. Last week, the administration also released a new "Make America Health Again" report that challenged common views in medicine, including on vaccines. The Post said the report included misleading information and claims not backed by strong evidence. In April, a U.S. attorney sent a rare letter to the journal Chest, questioning its editorial policies. Critics said the move threatened freedom of speech, The Post reported. Meanwhile, NIH funding has dropped by more than $3 billion since January, and many top universities are losing out on funding for research. Kennedy has also led a major staff reduction at HHS, with about 20,000 federal workers cut - affecting almost every part of the agency, The Post said. The cuts and funding freezes have led some U.S. scientists to consider leaving the country for jobs elsewhere. Countries like France, Germany, Spain and China are now actively recruiting American researchers. More information The Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England has more about the role of journals. Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
