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New Study Suggests Night Owls Have Higher Risk of Early Mortality
People who stay awake late at night have 10 percent higher risk of dying sooner than early risers
It appears the classic adage “the early bird gets the worm” may be beneficial for our health, not just for seizing the day. A new study finds that night owls (people who stay up late into the night and have … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Chronotype, Lark, Morning, Night, Night Owl, Night Owls, Research, Science of Us, scientific study, Sleep
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Frequent, Prolonged Periods of Sitting May Lead to Premature Death
New study finds that excessive bouts of sedentary behavior could cause early death
A new study has found that regularly sitting for prolonged periods of time is a risk factor for premature death. The findings were published in the Annals of Internal Medicine on Oct. 3, 2017. The study followed nearly 8,000 adults … Continue reading
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Tagged "Early Death", CDC, Inactivity, New Study, Premature Death, scientific study, Sedentary, Sit, Sitting, Study
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New Device May Help Patients With Heart Failure
Patients involved in a recent study reported fewer symptoms, better quality of life and increased exercise ability
A recent study suggests that a new heart device intended to improve blood flow may be beneficial for people suffering with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Corvia Medical’s InterAtrial Shunt device is a flower-shaped wire device that creates a … Continue reading