modifiable

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"Because these feelings are modifiable, our goal is for this research to inform culturally sensitive stress-reduction interventions to mitigate these feelings in older adults."

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

"Both of those things can be difficult for people to stop or to reverse, but they are probably the most modifiable ones," says Dr McCartney.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025

Targeting modifiable lifestyle factors -- mainly prevention of obesity via a healthy, balanced diet and adequate exercise -- has been the mainstay of initial management for knee osteoarthritis, Dr. Akkaya noted.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2024

The results show great potential in terms of modifiable risk factors in type 1 diabetes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

We have assumed, in the past, that these things and the likes of these are modifiable by nurture, and that where they cannot be cured they must be endured.

From Impressions and Comments by Ellis, Havelock