CHINESE ADULTS

Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Understanding Diabetes: A Closer Look at Its Rise in China

Diabetes is a big deal in China. It's a health issue that's growing fast. To tackle this, we need to understand how common it is and what makes it worse. But, there's a problem. Not many big studies have looked at this in China. A recent study tried to change that. It used data from many places in China. The goal was to see how many adults get diabetes and what affe...

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

How Exercise Lowers Stroke Risk: Lessons from Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China

Stroke remains a major health issue in many countries, and China is particularly affected. A study explored the ties between different types of physical activity and stroke risk in middle-aged and older Chinese adults. Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2020, researchers looked at four aspects of physical activity: intensity, ...

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Stress and Eating: How It Affects Chinese Women

Ever wondered how stress affects our food choices? Well, it turns out that when we feel overwhelmed, our diet might take a hit, especially for women. Let's dive into a study that explored this link in Chinese adults. The study started by looking at how stress impacts eating habits. Past research had already shown that stress can change the way we eat. This time, res...

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