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Grandparents who help care for grandchildren live longer than other seniors

January 4, 2017 SrijitaCare, for, grandchildren, Grandparents, Help, Live, Longer?, Other, seniors, Than, Who

Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare or provide support to others in their community tend to live longer than seniors who do not care for other people, according to a study from Berlin, Germany. Having full-time custody of grandchildren can have a negative effect on health, but occasional helping can be beneficial for seniors, the researchers write in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. “Having no contact with grandchildren at all can negatively impact the health of grandparents,” said lead author Sonja Hilbrand, doctoral student in the department of…

Grandparents who help care for grandchildren live longer than other seniors

January 1, 2017 SrijitaCare, for, grandchildren, Grandparents, Help, Live, Longer?, Other, seniors, Than, Who

Grandparents who help care for grandchildren live longer than other seniors Grandparents who help out occasionally with childcare or provide support to others in their community tend to live longer than seniors who do not care for other people, according to a study from Berlin, Germany. Having full-time custody of grandchildren can have a negative effect on health, but occasional helping can be beneficial for seniors, the researchers write in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. “Having no contact with grandchildren at all can negatively impact the health of grandparents,”…

You’re likely to live longer if your doctor is a woman

December 29, 2016 Srijitaa, Doctor, if, Is, Likely, Live, Longer?, to, woman, you're, Your

In a surprise finding, a team of Harvard University researchers has found that elderly patients treated by female physiciansare less likely to die within 30 days of admission, or to be readmitted within 30 days of discharge, than those cared for by male physicians. The study, published online in JAMA Internal Medicine, indicated that potential differences in practice patterns between male and female physicians may have important clinical implications. “The difference in mortality rates surprised us. The gender of the physician appears to be particularly significant for the sickest patients,”…

You’re likely to live longer if your doctor is a woman

December 25, 2016 Srijitaa, Doctor, if, Is, Likely, Live, Longer?, to, woman, you're, Your

Eat Red, Live Longer

December 16, 2016 SrijitaEat, Live, Longer?, Red

Nutrition gurus say fruits and veggies with big, bold colors may help you stay young. Which ones are best? Go red and you wont go wrong. Red cabbage has deep-red (almost purple) pigments containing 36 plant chemicals that researchers say may be useful for guarding against cancer, boosting brain function, and promoting heart health.Beet juice has a chemical that your body may convert into a compound capable of expanding blood vessels and lowering blood pressure, according to British scientists. Try mixing it into a smoothie.Tomatoes have lycopene and beta-carotene, antioxidants…

Eat This Type of Protein at Breakfast to Stay Full for Longer

December 16, 2016 Srijitaat, Breakfast, Eat, for, Full, Longer?, of, Protein:, Stay, This, to, type

You’ve probably heard that protein is the key to a satisfying meal. And when you think of the nutrient, your go-to is probably some type of meat. But a new study suggests that veggie-based proteins—specifically, beans and peas—may actually fill you up and keep you satisfied longer than animal protein. Plant-based choices are not only better for the planet, the researchers say, but may also help people lose weight. Vegans, vegetarians, and anybody else looking to eat less meat have long known that legumes (such as beans and peas) are a valuable protein source. Until now, though, little…