Thursday 20 December 2018

1 in 4 People Over 25 Will Be Hit by Stroke

Researchers found that the risk of stroke for people over the age of 25 ranged from 8 percent to 39 percent, depending on where in the world they lived. The Chinese had the highest risk (with more than a 39 percent lifetime risk), followed by people in Central and Eastern Europe. The lowest risk was among those living in sub-Saharan Africa.



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Stress Keeps 1 in 3 Americans Up at Night

Not getting enough sleep is tied to increased risk for obesity, decreased mental functioning, dementia, heart disease and diabetes. In addition, getting too little sleep can increase the risk for car crashes, accidents at work and troubled social relationships.



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More U.S. Kids Dying From Guns, Car Accidents

The recent uptick in deaths from cars and guns represents a reversal of all-time lows in 2013, according to the new report.



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3 Dumbbell Moves People Always Get Wrong—and How to Fix Them

Including shoulder press and more.

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