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Seniors: Cardio and Weight Training Reduces Access to Health Care

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Photo: Elderly woman doing yoga [15/05/2013] Forget apples – lifting weights and doing cardio can also keep the doctors away, according a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.Seniors: Cardio and Weight Training Reduces Access to Health Care - Read more

Elderly: Greater Risk for Alcohol Impairment than Teens

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Foto: Okder man with glass of wine [03/05/2013] An acute dose of alcohol may cause greater impairment in coordination, learning and memory in the elderly than in young people, according to a study by Baylor University. Elderly: Greater Risk for Alcohol Impairment than Teens - Read more

Belt to Prevent and Rehabilitate Lower Back Pain Problems

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Photo: Lumbia belt [26/04/2013] FIK, Tecnalia and BTS launch a belt to prevent lower back pain problems and provide rehabilitation at home and at work. The Lumbia device can be used for patient´s assessment, and for therapy during postural re-education.Belt to Prevent and Rehabilitate Lower Back Pain Problems - Read more

Preventing Chronic Pain with Stress Management

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Photo: Hand on aching back [25/03/2013] For chronic pain sufferers, such as people who develop back pain after a car accident, avoiding the harmful effects of stress may be key to managing their condition. This is particularly important for people with a smaller-than-average hippocampus, as these individuals seem to be particularly vulnerable to stress, according to a new study.Preventing Chronic Pain with Stress Management - Read more

Can Hearing Aids Help Prevent Falls?

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Photo: Man with hearing aid [15/03/2013] University of Texas at Dallas researchers are recruiting patients for a new study aimed at determining a connection between hearing deficits and the likelihood of falls.Can Hearing Aids Help Prevent Falls? - Read more

Reading, Writing, Playing Games Help Aging Brains Stay Healthy

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Photo: Senior reads newspaper; linked to [19/12/2012] Mental activities like reading and writing can preserve structural integrity in the brains of older people, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).Reading, Writing, Playing Games Help Aging Brains Stay Healthy - Read more

Diabetes Management Program Provides Improvements in Patient Care

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[14/11/2012] In Canada alone, almost 2 million people are known to be living with diabetes. Around a million more have the disease but are not aware of that fact, and have not been given the tools they need to control their blood sugar and safeguard their health. Diabetes Management Program Provides Improvements in Patient Care - Read more

Positive Thinking Prevents Health Problems

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[31/10/2012] “Always look on the bright side of life.” Thanks to a new study from Concordia University, this catchy refrain offers a prescription for staying healthy during one's golden years, since adopting a positive attitude later in life positively alters body functions.Positive Thinking Prevents Health Problems - Read more

New Physio Guidelines for the Elderly at Risk of Falls

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[17/09/2012] Taking a fall in older life can not only result in injury, but also a potentially debilitating loss of confidence. But new guidelines for physiotherapists aim to refresh out-dated guidelines and introduce better direction for physiotherapists who work with elderly people at risk of falling.New Physio Guidelines for the Elderly at Risk of Falls - Read more

Dangerous Caregivers for Elderly

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[11/07/2012] Agencies place unqualified, possibly criminal caregivers in homes of vulnerable seniors. Study shows ways of prevention. Dangerous Caregivers for Elderly - Read more

Hearing Loss: New Screening Test to Help People in China

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[02/07/2012] The University of Southampton has developed a new hearing screening test which could help the estimated 100 million people suffering from hearing loss in China.Hearing Loss: New Screening Test to Help People in China - Read more

Survey Tracks “55+” Attitudes About the Environment

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[06/02/2012] An international survey led by Simon Fraser University's Gerontology Research Centre and the University of York's (UK) Stockholm Environment Institute is tracking attitudes about the environment among those over 55.Survey Tracks “55+” Attitudes About the Environment - Read more

Prevention of Bedsores in Long-Term Care Homes Cost-Effective

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[02/11/2011] Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that low-tech, inexpensive interventions for bedsores could improve health for long-term care residents and reduce health-care costs for the facilities that house them.Prevention of Bedsores in Long-Term Care Homes Cost-Effective - Read more

Vitamin D Could Lower Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

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[10/10/2011] Scientists at the Helmholtz Zentrum München have shown that people with a good vitamin D supply are at lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study was conducted in cooperation with the German Diabetes Centre and the University of Ulm.Vitamin D Could Lower Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes - Read more

Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia

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[12/09/2011] Any exercise that gets the heart pumping may reduce the risk of dementia and slow the condition's progression once it starts, reported a Mayo Clinic study. Researchers examined the role of aerobic exercise in preserving cognitive abilities and concluded that it should not be overlooked as an important therapy against dementia.Aerobic Exercise May Reduce the Risk of Dementia - Read more

Over Half of Alzheimer's Cases May Be Preventable

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[01/08/2011] Over half of all Alzheimer's disease cases could potentially be prevented through lifestyle changes and treatment or prevention of chronic medical conditions, according to a study led by Doctor Deborah Barnes, a mental health researcher at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.Over Half of Alzheimer's Cases May Be Preventable - Read more

Olive Oil May Help Prevent Stroke in Older People

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[22/06/2011] It is not only delicious, but maybe also very helpful: A new study suggests that consuming olive oil may help prevent a stroke in older people. Olive Oil May Help Prevent Stroke in Older People - Read more

Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline

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[02/05/2011] According to a new study, frequent social activity may help to prevent or delay cognitive decline in old age. If you want to keep your brain healthy, it turns out that visiting friends, attending parties, and even going to church might be just as good for you as crossword puzzles.Higher Levels of Social Activity Decrease the Risk of Cognitive Decline - Read more

Vegetarians: Maybe Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

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[15/04/2011] Loma Linda University study suggests metabolic syndrome with heart disease, diabetes and stroke is significantly less prevalent in vegetarians.Vegetarians: Maybe Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome - Read more

Light Exercise May Prevent Osteoarthritis

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[23/03/2011] People at risk for osteoarthritis may be able to delay the onset of the disease or even prevent it with simple changes to their physical activity, according to a study.Light Exercise May Prevent Osteoarthritis - Read more

Sporty in the Living-Room: Electronic Fitness Trainer

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[11/02/2011] Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS in Erlangen have developed an intelligent assistance system designed to motivate you towards more exercise while providing advice in the form of exercise pointers.Sporty in the Living-Room: Electronic Fitness Trainer - Read more

Making ADHD Teens Better Drivers

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[26/01/2011] A University at Buffalo (UB) researcher's work with a state-of-the-art driving simulator is making better drivers among those considered to be the most risky motorists on the road: teens with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).Making ADHD Teens Better Drivers - Read more

Perceptual Training Improves Vision of the Elderly

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[10/12/2010] Elderly adults can improve their vision with perceptual training, according to a study from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) and Boston University that has implications for the health and mobility of senior citizens.Perceptual Training Improves Vision of the Elderly - Read more

Vitamin B12 May Help Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease

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[25/10/2010] A new study shows that vitamin B12 may protect against Alzheimer's disease, adding more evidence to the scientific debate about whether the vitamin is effective in reducing the risk of memory loss.Vitamin B12 May Help Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease - Read more

Testing Early Detection Technique for Eye Disease in Premature Infants

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[20/10/2010] A new clinical trial at The Children's Hospital at University of Oklahoma (OU) Medical Center will focus on ways to catch a debilitating eye disease before it's too late.Testing Early Detection Technique for Eye Disease in Premature Infants - Read more

Preventing Back Pain for Frequent Laptop Users

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[01/09/2010] The symptoms are familiar to any student who has ever spent a long night pounding out a paper on a laptop computer: an aching neck, throbbing head and tingling fingers – how to prevent it.Preventing Back Pain for Frequent Laptop Users - Read more

Elderly: Motion-Tracking Technology Reduces Injuries

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[20/08/2010] Researchers have developed technology to track motions while people exercise. The technology provides feedback to patients as they recover from injuries or illnesses in order to reduce the chances of future injuries and re-hospitalisation. Elderly: Motion-Tracking Technology Reduces Injuries - Read more

The Digital Fitness Coach for Seniors

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[11/08/2010] Scientists in the European research project PAMAP are working on a first prototype to measure physical activities to support healthier and independent living for elderly people.The Digital Fitness Coach for Seniors - Read more

Gap in Preventive Care Exists among Latinos

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[28/07/2010] Prevention is the new buzzword for health professionals and the new emphasis for containing future health care costs. Yet Latinos have the lowest level of preventive care of all racial and ethnic groups in the nation. Gap in Preventive Care Exists among Latinos - Read more

Gestational Diabetes: A Bittersweet Warning for Women

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[23/07/2010] A common test to diagnose gestational diabetes – a temporary condition which can harm both mother and child if left untreated – also has predictive power for Type II adult-onset diabetes, a new study finds.Gestational Diabetes: A Bittersweet Warning for Women - Read more

Researchers Prevent Blindness in Research Model for Retinitis Pigmentosa

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[21/07/2010] Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found a way to use a radical new type of gene therapy to prevent blindness caused by retinitis pigmentosa.Researchers Prevent Blindness in Research Model for Retinitis Pigmentosa - Read more

Can Smoking Protect against Parkinson’s?

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[07/07/2010] Smoking causes cancer, but it could protect against Parkinson’s disease. This has been demonstrated by various epidemiological studies, according to which there exists an inverse relationship between smoking and the probability of developing Parkinson’s disease.Can Smoking Protect against Parkinson’s? - Read more

Reducing Hip Fractures in the Elderly

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[21/06/2010] Seniors who consume a higher level of dietary protein are less likely to suffer hip fractures than seniors whose daily dietary protein intake is less, according to a new study by the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife.Reducing Hip Fractures in the Elderly - Read more

Minorities Hit Hardest by Arthritis

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[02/06/2010] The burden of arthritis is greater for African Americans and Hispanics, despite lower prevalence among these groups according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.Minorities Hit Hardest by Arthritis - Read more

 
 
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