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Older adults who engage in activities during their leisure time for pleasure appear to be less depressed and are happier and more satisfied with their life in general, as shown in a study.

A study presented at ERS 2023 revealed a potential causal relationship between smoking and length of telomeres, which are the DNA-protein complexes protecting the ends of chromosomes.

The International Society of Hypertension (ISH) has recently put out a position paper that addresses lifestyle management of hypertension. The paper is endorsed by the World Hypertension League and European Society of Hypertension. [DOI:10.1097/HJH.0000000000003563]

Catheter ablation boosts outcomes in patients with advanced heart failure (HF) who are being considered for heart transplantation or left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation in the CASTLE-HTx trial presented at ESC 2023.

New mothers who are struggling to fall or stay asleep may find relief from therapist-assisted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and light dark therapy (LDT), which have been shown to be safe and effective at reducing postpartum insomnia symptoms.