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“The overall mortality rate for the study of 187 patients was 23% The mortality rate for those without heart disease and without viral heart infection was 8%. The mortality rate for those with heart disease and without viral heart infection was 13%.”

“The higher mortality risk associated with decreased levels of muscular strength is similar to well-established risk factors for early death such as obesity, hypertension or smoking. Maintaining muscle mass and strength through various forms of strength training may be a modifiable risk factor for all-cause mortality.”

“Being physically active lessens the all-cause mortality risk associated with drinking and almost completely nullifies the association between cancer mortality and drinking. That's powerful stuff.”

“Cancer screening is a crucial component of preventive healthcare, involving systematic assessment of early signs of cancer before symptoms manifest. Effective cancer screening programs are pivotal in reducing cancer-related mortality and improving long-term patient outcomes.”

“In addition, cardiorespiratory fitness in combination with frequent sauna bathing (three to seven sessions per week) had a synergistic effect on lowering cardiovascular and all-cause mortality.”

“Instead, elite athletes typically live longer (e.g., Olympians by ~5 years; endurance pros and major-league athletes by ~4–8 years), with lower cancer and cardiovascular mortality.”

“The mortality-reducing effects of metformin in people with type 2 diabetes have recently been called into question, however (described in detail below). Cognitive decline & mental health Some evidence suggests that metformin may prevent cognitive losses or improve mental health status.”

“There was a significant interaction between coffee consumption and age. In those who were at least 45 years old, drinking two additional cups of coffee per day was associated with a 30% lower risk of mortality. The association was not significant among younger participants.”

“Indeed, depression and anxiety have been linked to shorter telomeres, a greater risk of chronic diseases, and even mortality. This indicates that psychological (dis)tress likely accelerates biological aging at the cellular level.”

“Consumption of each additional daily serving of sugary beverages (12oz) was associated with an 11% higher all-cause mortality risk and each additional daily serving of fruit juice (12oz) was associated with a 24% higher all-cause mortality risk.”