Aging

Every person – in every country in the world – should have the opportunity to live a long and healthy life. Yet, the environments in which we live can favor health or be harmful to it. Environments are highly influential on our behavior and our exposure to health risks (for example, air pollution or violence), our access to services (for example, health and social care) and the opportunities that aging brings.

The number and proportion of people aged 60 years and older in the population is increasing. In 2019, the number of people aged 60 years and older was 1

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Healthy, prosperous lives for all in Italy

The new report from the Italian Health Equity Status Report Initiative (IHESRi), “Healthy, prosperous lives for all in Italy”, explores what is holding people back from being healthy and provides key recommendations for reducing health inequity. IHESRi reaffirms the commitment of WHO/Europe and the Italian Ministry of Health to improving health and health equity in the country, leaving no one behind.

The report recommends ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the health-care system, reducing poverty, and building more robust and stable economies, in the regions and nationally. Additionally, the Italian Health Equity Dataset platform, launched by WHO/Europe, allows users to

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Global Handwashing Day: Clean hands, healthy lives!

In today’s world where hygiene is at the forefront of public health, there’s one day that stands out to remind us of the simplest and most effective way to prevent the spread of disease: Global Handwashing Day. This annual celebration, held on October 15th, is a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap. Let’s learn about the significance of this day, the dos and don’ts of proper handwashing, and why clean hands are essential for our well-being.
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The significance of Global Handwashing Day
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EMPOWER-ing diabetes patients to lead healthier lifestyles

About 80 per cent of chronic diseases – such as diabetes and hypertension – are driven by lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise. An innovative tool called the EMPOWER app, jointly developed by NUS School of Computing and SingHealth, is showing great potential in providing timely interventions for patients with diabetes, as well as those afflicted by other chronic diseases, to adopt healthy lifestyle choices and behaviors, and in turn, achieving better health outcomes.

EMPOWER uses AI to analyze data collected from wearable devices such as smart watches to help users monitor their health-related habits and deliver timely in-app

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These Malaysian youth prove it’s possible to change and live a healthy life

When Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa announced last month that four out of five teenagers in Malaysia – that’s 80% – were sedentary, not everyone was shocked.

Penang-based Ho-Liao Fitness founder Ho Yah Wen, 43, says he is not surprised. In fact, he says it’s not just teenagers who are sedentary. Most adults are also physically inactive.

Ho says the human body is made to move around so physical activities keep it healthy. — Photos: HO YAH WENHo says the human body is made to move around so physical activities keep it healthy. — Photos: HO YAH WEN“I wasn’t surprised to hear that. “The numbers from the 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) show that one in two,

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Kim Woo Bin shares insights into maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst busy schedule and career comeback

The famous South Korean actor, Kim Woo Bin, has been making headlines with his back-to-back projects since his triumphant return to the entertainment industry. At 34, the ‘Our Blues’ star recently shared insights into his daily routine, shedding light on how he manages to balance a thriving career with a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
In a video released by his agency, AM Entertainment, capturing an event in Switzerland where Kim Woo Bin served as a brand ambassador for a watch brand, fans were treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the actor’s life.The footage showcased the actor’s dedication, as
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Want to go live to 100? “Blue Zones” expert shares longevity lessons in new Netflix series

“Blue Zones” — parts of the world where people tend to live the longest — are coming to life in a new series focused on tapping into their lessons on longevity.

In the four-part series “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” (streaming now on Netflix) Dan Buettner, the explorer and best-selling author who has studied Blue Zones for 20-plus years, takes viewers on a journey to regions with the highest number of centenarians, or people who live to 100: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya, Costa Rica; and Loma Linda, California.

By stepping inside their homes and

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Florida Senate ‘Live Healthy’ plan seeks to expand health care access

Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, middle, Sen. Colleen Burton, left, and Sen. Gayle Harrell, right, discusses a package of health-care proposals.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and two key lieutenants on Thursday rolled out a plan aimed at expanding access to health care, with a focus on increasing the number of doctors, encouraging technological innovation and increasing medical screenings.

The legislative package calls for spending nearly $900 million to, among other things, shift patients away from emergency rooms, offset hospitals’ training costs and help doctors pay off debt.

Speaking to reporters, Passidomo called the plan a “very, very robust” package with “very creative concepts that will help address the workforce needs” as the state’s population continues to grow.

“As

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