Education and cognitive functions
Cognitive skills were lower in older participants. Higher education was associated with better cognitive function.
Hand gripping strength and physical fitness
Hand grip strength and its maintenance in old age are an important indicator of health and physical performance, particularly in older people. Adults around the age of 40 had the highest hand grip strength. Up to this age, the hand grip strength of adults increased and then fell with age.
Insufficient physical activity in the home office
The majority of people surveyed reported a significant decrease in physical activity and an increasingly sedentary lifestyle during the pandemic, especially among those who switched to working from home.
Insufficient physical activity associated with higher healthcare costs
Insufficient physical activity was associated with higher costs for the healthcare system. A positive effect on costs was shown by free-time sport, while a high level of physical activity at work was associated with higher costs.
Obesity as a risk factor
Overweight in adolescence can increase the likelihood of developing multiple sclerosis.
Birth order
The risk of type 1 diabetes was highest in only one child and decreased with higher birth order.
Effects of high blood pressure
Younger age at hypertension diagnosis was associated with a higher risk of associated cardiovascular disease.