Older people will be alerted to the increased risk of falls thanks to a new smart sock created by electronic textiles (e-textiles) experts at Nottingham Trent University.
Mar 21, 2023
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Look at a bodybuilder who has bulked up with bulging muscles, and it might not seem that lifting weights can shed pounds. But first impressions can be deceiving.
Jan 12, 2023
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Research led by nurses at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has found that a new wireless sock monitoring system reduced fall rates among "fall-risk" patients hospitalized at Ohio State's Brain and Spine Hospital. ...
Aug 23, 2022
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People with weakened bones (osteoporosis) shouldn't be afraid to exercise regularly, says a consensus statement drawn up by an expert panel on how best to maximize bone health, stave off fracture risk, and improve posture ...
May 16, 2022
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A Johns Hopkins Medicine study of about 50 people with Alzheimer's disease has added to evidence that damage to the inner ear system that controls balance is a major factor in patients' well-documented higher risk of falling.
Mar 10, 2022
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Have you ever felt uncomfortable when asked about depression or any other sensitive personal issue when checking in for a medical visit?
Mar 8, 2022
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(HealthDay)—About two-thirds of adults with arthritis report engaging in physical activity, with walking the most commonly reported activity, according to research published in the Oct. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Oct 8, 2021
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Preventing falls in older age could be as fun as dancing them away, new research shows.
Oct 1, 2020
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The No. 1 cause of traumatic injury and death in the state of Virginia might surprise you.
Sep 23, 2019
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Kidney disease causes middle-aged people to be as susceptible to falling as older adults, say researchers from Ball State University.
Jun 28, 2019
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