News tagged with physical ability
Preventing cognitive decline in healthy seniors
Cognitive training exercises—or mental exercise—may help prevent cognitive decline in healthy older adults, while evidence for the benefits of pharmacologic substances and exercise is weak, outlines a review published ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 15, 2013 |
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Is it safe to exercise while undergoing cancer treatment?
Exercise can improve the quality of life for cancer survivors as well as for patients still undergoing treatment, based on an extensive review I was involved in as a research librarian. The massive study was a systematic ...
Cancer
Apr 05, 2013 |
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Garbled text messages may be the only symptoms of stroke
Difficulty or inability to write a coherent text message, even in patients who have no problem speaking, may become a "vital" tool in diagnosing a type of crippling stroke, according to new research at Henry Ford Hospital.
Neuroscience
Mar 14, 2013 |
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Adaptable software, tools aim to help rheumatoid arthritis patients
UT Arlington researchers are creating individualized, patient-centered rehabilitation software systems that will promote and support physical therapy for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Mar 01, 2013 |
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New study finds milk-drinking kids reap physical benefits later in life
Starting a milk drinking habit as a child can lead to lifelong benefits, even improving physical ability and balance in older age, according to new research. A new study published in Age & Aging found an increase of about ...
Health
Nov 15, 2012 |
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Time change means turning clocks back on Sunday
(HealthDay)—The massive East Coast power outages caused by Hurricane Sandy may make it moot for many, but clocks still need to be turned back an hour this weekend.
Health
Nov 03, 2012 |
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Reactions to everyday stressors predict future health
(Medical Xpress)—Contrary to popular perception, stressors don't cause health problems—it's people's reactions to the stressors that determine whether they will suffer health consequences, according to researchers at ...
Health
Nov 02, 2012 |
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Eye docs must do more to spot unsafe older drivers: study
(HealthDay)—Most eye doctors consider it their responsibility to ask older patients about driving problems, but this hit-or-miss approach may not be nearly enough to clear the roads of unsafe elderly drivers, ...
Health
Oct 11, 2012 |
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Organisations must increase flexibility to keep elderly population connected and engaged
(Medical Xpress)—Staying mobile and socially connected is crucial to the quality of life of older people, but awareness of the issues they face is low, say Massey University researchers.
Health
Sep 18, 2012 |
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Fish oil key in preventing sarcopenia in the elderly?
Presented last week at the British Science Festival, a new study by University of Aberdeen scientists will examine if the consumption of fish oil combined with weight training exercises could help protect ...
Health
Sep 10, 2012 |
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UW–Madison researchers expanding study on human resilience
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Institute on Aging are studying how adults overcome social and economic challenges and whether it matters for their health, with a special focus on human resilience in ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 28, 2012 |
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Infographic: McMaster researchers break-down the perfect athlete
At the halfway point of the 2012 London Olympics, viewers have already witnessed some of the most awe-inspiring performances in the history of the Games - from 15-year-old Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte taking ...
Other
Aug 06, 2012 |
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To discover elite bowlers, look for athleticism
Experts have found that top bowlers possess a remarkable combination of lower-body strength and balance, allowing the athletes to make the necessary adjustments in every roll.
Health
May 04, 2012 |
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The perils of drunken walking
(Medical Xpress) -- Drinking and driving is a much-publicized, dangerous combination, but is walking after drinking any safer?
Health
Dec 09, 2011 |
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Severity of spinal cord injury has no impact on how adults rate their health, research finds
Severity of spinal cord injury in adults is not related to how they rate their health, Wayne State University researchers have found.
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Jul 12, 2011 |
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