Studies have found that a long lifespan may be linked to a number of factors with genetics being one of the main ones. One study from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine looked at 500 individuals who had lived to 95 or older and identified common genotypes, rather than lifestyle variables, that caused them to… Read More »
Life expectancy is largely determined by the lifestyle choices people make in their day to day lives. Sticking to a healthy, balanced diet can protect against deadly complications, such as heart disease. It is well understood that eating certain foods can boost longevity. Certain drinks have also been associated with a longer lifespan. Milk Evidence… Read More »
Science has been exploring the connection between happiness and longevity for some time. A 2011 analysis of nearly 4,000 Brits found those who said they felt content, happy or excited on a typical day were up to 35% less likely to die prematurely. In a 2016 study, a positive outlook was associated with longer life… Read More »
To improve patient outcomes in the Raleigh, N..C., metropolitan area, three-hospital WakeMed Health & Hospitals is live on the Rothman Index predictive analytics software. The first implementation was at WakeMed Cary Hospital. The analytics software is expected to help the delivery system more quickly identify patient decline and improve health outcomes. The Rothman Index, developed… Read More »