Health
Increased step count linked to better health for people with heart failure
More often, people are turning to consumer wearable devices, such as smartwatches, to monitor their health and physical activity.
Jul 26, 2023
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Health
Workshop yields new function-promoting therapy research
Experts have identified a public health need as well as strategic opportunities for the accelerated development of function-promoting therapies for older adults. They present new research on this topic in a supplemental issue ...
Jun 28, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Peer groups can provide emotional support to those with kidney failure
Peer support groups may be a patient-centered strategy to provide emotional support and camaraderie for undocumented immigrants with kidney failure, according to a study published online June 21 in JAMA Network Open.
Jun 22, 2023
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Cardiology
Managing cardiovascular disease risk factors may help preserve physical function as we age
Managing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors may play a role in preserving physical function during the aging process, according to new research published today in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A.
May 15, 2023
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Health
How to ease back into exercise after surgery
Patients who've had surgery should ease back into movement and exercise.
May 1, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Contrast-enhancing agents to overcome physical and practical challenges of photoacoustic imaging
A research team at POSTECH led by Professor Chulhong Kim (Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Convergence IT Engineering, and Department of Mechanical Engineering) has compiled the findings from innovative ...
Mar 24, 2023
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Health
Bed rails can help and harm: FDA gives guidance
While adult bed rails are marketed with safety in mind, they need to be used with caution, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises.
Mar 1, 2023
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Health
Food insecurity may increase cognitive decline in older adults
Older adults living with food insecurity are more likely to experience malnutrition, depression and physical limitations that affect how they live. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest federally ...
Feb 17, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lingering symptoms are common after COVID hospitalization
About half of adults treated at hospitals for COVID-19 have experienced lingering symptoms, financial difficulties, or physical limitations months after being discharged, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 14, 2023
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Health
Can I come, too? How tourism can include people whose health conditions usually keep them at home
Following the disruption of COVID-19, the global tourism industry has largely opened up again; however, traveling remains a serious challenge for a large group of people.
Feb 8, 2023
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