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One in three Alzheimer's cases preventable, says research
Posted in Medicine on 15th Jul, 2014
by Alex Muller
The main risk factors for the disease are a lack of exercise, smoking, depression and poor education.
Many mental illnesses reduce life expectancy more than heavy smoking
Posted in Medicine on 25th May, 2014
by Alex Muller
Serious mental illnesses reduce life expectancy by 10 to 20 years, an analysis by Oxford University psychiatrists has shown.
Lung cancer rates among women in the UK increase by 73%
Posted in Medicine on 20th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller
Lung cancer rates among women in the UK have risen by 73% since 1975, while falling by 47% among men.
Quitting Smoking Relieves More Stress than Nicotine
Posted in Medicine on 16th Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
Heavy smokers have been shown to be less stressed after quitting than when getting their nicotine fix, according to a recent study.
More Cancer Cases Related to Indoor Tanning than Smoking
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Feb, 2014
by Alex Muller
A recent study may show just how detrimental the ultraviolet light exposure can be, particularly when looking at other negative habits.