mortality risk
Coverage of mortality risk in the Nexus archive.
- Weekly weightlifting sweet spot may be linked to longer life, study finds
A study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 90-119 minutes of weekly resistance training is linked to a 13% lower risk of all-cause death, 19% lower heart disease mortality, and 27% lower neurological disease mortality. Combining resistance training with high aerobic activity yields the lowest overall death risk.
- Divorcees and widows share concerning mental health trait, researchers find
A Norwegian study found that divorcees and widows face higher mortality risks compared to those who remain married or cohabiting. The research, spanning 1984 to 2019, linked relationship loss to increased death rates, with divorced individuals showing consistently higher mortality and widowed individuals facing a 14% higher risk. The study emphasizes the role of social disconnection in health outcomes.
- Take the 30-second 'chair test' that can flag if you're at risk of dying within the next ten years, according to new research
New research suggests a 30-second 'chair test' can indicate if someone is at risk of dying within the next ten years. The test assesses physical ability and mobility. It is a simple method to evaluate health risks.