With superheroes often getting their power from traumatic or unusual events, the Australian team wanted to understand what impact this would have on their health. These 'earlier in life' positive behaviours can help reduce the risk of health problems later in life - such as dementia, heart disease and chronic pain conditions. Health risks-With nighttime crime fighting, he is unlikely to be getting enough sleep, which increases the risk of obesity, mental health issues and pain in old age.Īccording to the new study, published in the Christmas issue of the BMJ, regular physical activity and strong social bonds are vital for heroes, as well as mere mortals. Health assets- Spider related abilities, including strength, flexibility, and agility, should reduce his risk of falls in old age. Health risks-He uses a potion which improves physical and mental abilities, the adverse effects are unknown.
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Health assets-Wealth and social status, plus his vegetarian diet reduces obesity and heart disease risk. Health risks-Multiple childhood traumas increase her risk of physical and mental illnesses with ageing.īeing forcibly sterilised at a young age increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, and depression Health assets-No specific health assets were identified that distinguished Black Widow.
Health risks-Regular high heart rate puts Bruce Banner at risk of cardiac disease, stroke and dementia
Health assets-No specific health assets were identified that distinguished Hulk from the others. Health risks - Unknown, but likely linked to chronic heart disease Health assets-Extremely wealth and superior intelligence puts him at reduced risk of dementia.
The problems come from some of the things that give them their powers, such as past trauma, or in the case of Black Panther, the substance he uses to get his power. The biggest thing in favour of the health of Marvel's elite is their ability to stay active and healthy, as well as the socialising they are able to do within the Avengers. They found some will fare better than others in old age, with the likes of Iron Man and Black Panther benefiting from their extensive personal wealth and intelligence. They looked at the type of activities the heroes regularly carried out, as well as their personal history and any 'triggers' in their past, such as abuse or surgery. Researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia, who spent most of the last year in lockdown, reviewed 25 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies released between 2008 to 2021, focusing on the main characters health. Time is not on the side of Marvel's superheroes, and it isn't just the risk of being snapped out of existence by Thanos, according to a new study of their health.