A year ago, Xiaofang's father suddenly suffered a stroke and was paralyzed, which forced Xiaofang to quit her job and take care of her father's daily life wholeheartedly.
Every day, she would carefully prepare her father's diet and help him with his rehabilitation, although it was hard, but she never complained.
One day, Xiaofang saw an article on the Internet that people with blood type A would have a higher probability of having a stroke before the age of 60.
It occurred to her that her father had type O blood and was only 56 years old when he had a stroke, which did not match the statement in the article. This puzzled her, could there be other factors that could cause a stroke?
More than 600,000 people have been studied: blood type A is more likely to have a stroke before the age of 60?
In the field of medical research, the search for the link between blood type and health never stops. Recently, a research team from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in the United States published a blockbuster study in the journal Neurology.
The research team conducted a comprehensive analysis of data from 17,000 stroke patients and nearly 600,000 healthy people, an all-cause group association study of early-onset stroke in people aged 18 to 59 years.
In the study, the scientists first classified the participants by four blood types: A, B, AB, and O, and then compared their rates of early-onset and late-onset strokes.
The results showed that people with blood type A had a 16% higher risk of early-onset stroke before the age of 60 compared to other blood types. In contrast, people with blood type O have the lowest risk of stroke, and this difference has attracted widespread attention and discussion.
Through an in-depth analysis of the genetic information, the researchers found that the genetic variants associated with early-onset stroke were concentrated in a specific chromosomal region that contained the genes that determine the ABO blood group.
This finding provides new genetic evidence for a link between blood type and stroke risk. According to the research team, the reason for the higher risk of stroke in individuals with blood group A may be related to specific coagulation factors, including platelets, blood vessel lining cells and other circulating proteins.
25 years of research finding: blood type B has a lower risk of cancer?
With the deepening of scientific research, not only the association between blood type and stroke has been explored, but also the association between other diseases and blood type has gradually emerged.
One high-profile study was conducted by a team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, which lasted 25 years and focused on the relationship between blood type and cancer risk. More than 18,000 male volunteers were studied, providing a rich and in-depth data base for the study.
Surprisingly, the results showed that individuals with blood type B had a significantly lower overall risk of cancer than people with other blood types.
This discovery is an important breakthrough for the medical community, as it suggests that blood type may play a role in the mechanism of cancer development.
Specifically, people with blood type B appear to be more favorable in terms of the incidence of gastrointestinal cancers compared to blood type A.
In addition, the study also found that people with blood type B also showed a lower risk of certain specific types of cancer, such as liver cancer, relative to people with blood types A and AB.
These data have led scientists to further explore the interactions between blood group-specific proteins and cancer cells, in an attempt to unravel the molecular mechanisms behind them.
However, it is important to note that although blood type B shows a low risk in most cancers, in sarcoma and in some cases of blood cancers, the effect of blood type on the risk of disease is not significant. This reminds us that when considering disease prevention measures, it is important not to rely solely on blood type, but to combine multiple factors into a comprehensive assessment.
8 Healthy Lifestyle Tips to Contribute to Longevity
A joint study conducted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Karl Illinois University School of Medicine conducted an in-depth analysis of 719147 U.S. veterans between the ages of 40 and 99 to examine how their lifestyles affect health and longevity.
The results of the study revealed that even in the late middle age, the average life expectancy can be increased by 21 to 24 years as long as the following 8 healthy lifestyle habits are adhered to. These lifestyles include:
01Be physically active: Regular physical activity can help keep your heart healthy and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
02Don't smoke: Avoiding smoking can significantly reduce the risk of many cancers, cardiovascular diseases and respiratory diseases.
03 Drink alcohol in moderation: Drink alcohol in moderation or avoid alcohol altogether to reduce the risk of alcohol-related health problems.
04 Eat a good diet: Eat a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and limit processed foods and sugars.
05Get enough sleep: Ensuring 7-8 hours of quality sleep every night helps with physical recovery and mental health.
06Effective Stress Management: Manage stress and improve mental health through meditation, yoga, or other relaxation techniques.
07Avoid opioid addiction: Avoid opioids that can lead to dependence and choose other pain management methods.
08 Socially active: Staying socially active and keeping in touch with family and friends can help with mental health and emotional support.
Research highlights that starting these healthy habits early is more likely to lead to longer life. But it is encouraging to note that even starting lifestyle improvements at age 60 or later can significantly increase life expectancy by an average of 18 years.
This discovery inspires each of us to significantly improve our health and longevity, no matter what stage of life we are in, through active lifestyle choices.
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