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- Living longer, not healthier: Study finds periods of poor health toward end of lifeLiving longer doesn’t always mean living healthier.That’s according to a study published in JAMA Network Open, which found a "widening gap between lifespan and healthspan" among 183 countries.In 2019, there was a "healthspan-lifespan gap" of 9.6 years globally, a 13% increase from 8.5 years in 2019, Mayo Clinic researchers found.'I'M A DOCTOR — HERE'S THE WELLNESS ROUTINE I FOLLOW FOR A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE'That gap was largest in the U.S., as Americans live in poor health for an average of 12.4 years, compared to 10.9 years in 2000.The U.S. also reported the "highest burden of chronic disease," the researchers noted, primarily due to mental illness, substance use disorders and musculoskeletal conditions.The researchers analyzed data from the WHO Global Health Observatory, which included statistics on life expectancy, health-adjusted life expectancy and years lived with disease for each member country.TRUMP’S STAMINA AT AGE 78 IMPRESSES THE EXPERTS: ‘MENTAL AND PHYSICAL RESILIENCE’Lead study… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago
- 2 sisters, 7 years apart in age, also receive heart transplants 7 years apartThe sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago
- How Facebook restricted news in Palestinian territoriesPalestinian news outlets have seen a steep drop in audience engagement since October 2023. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago
- 50 Best Motorcycle Roads in AmericaThe Pacific Coast Highway is an iconic scenic road along the California, Oregon, and Washington coasts. (Photo by Kevin Wing) The December 2024 issue of Rider celebrated the magazine’s 50th anniversary. Over the past half century, we have published thousands of travels stories, favorite rides, tour tests, and features highlighting must-ride roads throughout the U.S. and on every continent except Antarctica. As part of the special anniversary issue, we selected 50 of the best motorcycle roads in America. Out of 3.9 million miles of roads in this country, these are just a drop in the bucket, covering a mere 13,467 miles. There are thousands more great roads out there, so get going! (The road are listed more or less alphabetically by state rather than in rank order.) 1. Dalton Highway (Alaska / 414 miles) 1. Dalton Highway (Alaska / 414 miles) Paralleling the Trans‑Alaska Pipeline, this gravel supply… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago
- Hyundai Is America’s EV FutureHyundai has a lot riding on a patch of rural Georgia. In October, the South Korean auto giant opened a new electric-vehicle factory west of Savannah at the eye-watering cost of $7.6 billion. It’s the largest economic-development project in the state’s history (one that prompted the Georgia statehouse to pass a resolution recognizing “Hyundai Day”). For now, workers at the so-called Metaplant are building the company’s popular electric SUV, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and soon more EVs will be built there, too. And to power those vehicles, Hyundai is set to open a battery plant at the site, and is spending billions to open another one elsewhere in Georgia. Hyundai’s plan will allow the Ioniq 5—and other future electric cars already in the works—to qualify for tax credits implemented by the Inflation Reduction Act. American-made EVs are eligible for rebates that can knock thousands of dollars off their price, making them… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago
- Defining podcasting 2025: Podimo year-end global trend reportThe end-of-year stream of research reports continues apace. Podcast/audiobook platform Podimo has produced The 2024 Global Trend Report, promising "a year of stories and reactions in 2024, and the trends that will define podcasting in 2025." A surprising lack of graphics encourages reading more than quick glances; no complaint here. Click for highlights and a link. Continue Reading → ...[TheTopNews] Read More.6 days ago