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Sleeping with lights, TV on tied to obesity in women
An analysis of close to 44,000 women ages 35 to 74 found that exposure to artificial light at night while sleeping is significantly associated with increased risk of weight gain and obesity.
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Secrets of creating viral YouTube ads revealed
YouTube, a media channel where millions of users create and share billions of videos without charge, has also become a key platform for advertisers, according to researchers from the University of Southern California, University of Houston, and Uber Technologies, Inc.
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Strong purpose linked to longer life
A study of close to 7,000 adults with a mean age of 69 (plus or minus 10 years) found that stronger purpose in life was associated with decreased mortality, and may have health benefits.
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Amenity-rich communities boost social wellness
New data from the American Enterprise Institute show that Americans who live in closer proximity to community parks, grocery stores, libraries, restaurants, fitness centers and theatres are more content with their neighborhood, more trusting of others, and less lonely - regardless of whether they live in large cities, suburbs, small cities or towns.
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Stats: More than 66% of new cancers seen in adults 60+: how to help
A special supplement, "Opportunities for Cancer Prevention During Older Adulthood," was recently published in The Gerontologist, and all articles are available free online.
moreCancer prevention
Tech Talk: AI applications for older adults, people with disabilities
On May 21, the US National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine released "Artificial Intelligence Applications for Older Adults and People with Disabilities: Balancing Safety and Autonomy: Proceedings of a Workshop in Brief."
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