The benefits of physical activity accumulate across a lifetime, according to a new study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Researchers in England and Australia examined the associations ...
Aug 25, 2011
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Weak grip strength is linked with shorter survival and a greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to an international study involving almost 140000 adults from 17 culturally and economically diverse countries.
May 13, 2015
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Early results suggest that using virtual reality (VR) human-computer interfaces might help adult stroke patients regain arm function and improve their ability to perform standard tasks, when compared to patients who don't ...
Sep 7, 2011
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A new study from Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Max Delbrück Center has found that many people with post-COVID syndrome who suffer from fatigue six months after a coronavirus infection are still severely physically ...
Aug 28, 2023
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Diastolic blood pressure and grip strength appear to be consistently lower in aging individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a study published online May 26 in the Canadian Journal of Diabetes.
Jun 15, 2022
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Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the Columbia Aging Center found men with a stronger grip were more likely to be married than men with weaker grips. Grip strength was not a factor in ...
Apr 26, 2018
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As the population of older adults in the United States continues to grow and becomes more diverse, health concerns increase in parallel. The loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength and function is one such concern and can ...
Sep 27, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Weak grip strength in children may point to a higher risk of such health problems as diabetes and heart disease, new research suggests.
Aug 13, 2018
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Tests of physical performance, especially walking speed and grip strength, have been found to correlate with cognitive function in patients with diabetes, a discovery that could help identify signs of dementia earlier.
Nov 13, 2018
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Oral health issues are common among older adults. These issues include tooth loss, gum disease, tooth decay, and dry mouth. These conditions can also affect an older adult's well-being because they may make it harder to eat, ...
Jan 4, 2018
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