Washington, June 4 (ANI): Vegetarian diets have been linked with reductions in risk for several chronic diseases, including hypertension, but a new study has claimed that they are also associated with reduced death rates.

Washington, February 28 (ANI): A University of Alberta researcher has found that terms such as "normal," "healthy" or "successful" ageing can affect how society views older generations, especially seniors living with chronic diseases.

Washington, February 20 (ANI): Sitting for long periods can raise your risk of chronic diseases, a new study has warned.

Washington, October 18 (ANI): Bioactive compounds in plant foods play a role in controlling genetic and other biological factors that lead to chronic diseases, researchers have revealed.

Washington, Sept 11 (ANI): Cutting out on consumption of red and processed meat consumption would not only prompt a fall in chronic diseases, but our carbon footprint would shrink by 28 million tonnes a year, a study suggests.

Washington, August 14 (ANI): A popular class of diabetes drugs increases patients' risk of bladder cancer, a new study led by Indian-origin researcher has revealed.

Washington, August 1 (ANI): A vast majority of older adults do not adopt healthier behaviours even after being diagnosed with chronic diseases, a recent study has revealed.

Washington, June 12 (ANI): Analysis of available medical literature suggests that smoking is linked to increased mortality in older patients and smoking cessation is associated with reduced mortality at an older age.

Washington, June 4 (ANI): Regular exercise is highly effective for the prevention and treatment of many common chronic diseases, and improves cardiovascular health and longevity.

Washington, March 7 (ANI): People who regularly consume nuts, like pistachios, may have lower body weight and reduced risk factors for certain chronic diseases, say researchers.

Washington, Feb 29 (ANI): Chronic diseases are becoming the main source of death in people over 65 in low- and middle-income nations, with stroke being the leading cause, a new study has revealed.

Washington, Jan 24 (ANI): Thinking about happy moments in life helps some patients with chronic diseases, including coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and asthma, make better decisions about their health.

Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): A new study has found that postmenopausal women who smoke have higher levels of sex hormones and run a higher risks of falling prey to chronic diseases than their non-smoking counterparts.

Washington, August 25 (ANI): A team of researchers led by one of Indian-origin, has discovered why some obese people develop chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, and others do not.

Washington, August 03 (ANI): University of Missouri researchers have suggested that physical inactivity is the primary cause of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease.