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The hidden physical powers that help women outlive men
- Research shows women tend to outlive men across various populations, including extreme conditions such as famines and epidemics.
- Scientists link this longevity gap to both biological factors like two X chromosomes and lifestyle differences like men smoking and taking more risks.
- A 2023 study found women's small intestines are significantly longer than men's, improving nutrient absorption, which supports the Female Buffering Hypothesis.
- Female bodies have stronger immune defenses due to a larger X chromosome and show resilience despite higher autoimmune disease rates, with testosterone cited as an immune disadvantage for males.
- These findings suggest female biological and physiological traits provide resilience and longevity, which could guide more personalized and effective medical treatments.
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Minka Gantar is a long-time consultant for healthy eating and personal growth, editor of the Happy Life website and author of several bestsellers. She emphasizes that hormones connect emotions, thoughts and body. She reveals how women in particular must learn to listen to their emotions, as they affect hormonal status. In her latest manual, Minka's Kitchen for Hormone Balance and Longevity, she clearly and usefully reveals with instructions and …
In Spreekuur, specialists answer a question from a reader every week. This time: 'During an outing with my girlfriends, a heated discussion arose about the female heart. My best friend even claimed that the female heart is stronger than that of a man. How does that work?' Cardiologist Leonard Hofstra answers.
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