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A new large-scale study found that people with higher psychological well-being—feeling satisfied, optimistic, and having a sense of purpose—are less likely to die from any cause, regardless of whether they also experience negative emotions like anxiety or depression.
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Researchers created a simple new scoring system called PREDICT-STEMI that uses seven patient factors—including age, heart attack history, and blood flow status—to accurately predict long-term survival after a severe heart attack treated with a stent. This tool can help doctors quickly identify and manage high-risk patients to improve outcomes.
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A study of older US adults found that those who received the two-dose shingles vaccine (recombinant zoster vaccine) had a significantly lower risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, compared to those who were not vaccinated. The findings suggest this widely available vaccine could have a protective effect on brain health beyond preventing shingles.
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