Archive: 17/05/2017
Just two weeks of inactivity could lead to changes that increase risk of developing disease
New research presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Porto, Portugal (17-20 May) shows that just two weeks of inactivity in young healthy people can reduce muscle mass and produce metabolic changes ...
May 17, 2017
Tool may help determine older adults' history of sports concussions
A new study in retired athletes takes the first steps in developing an objective tool for diagnosing a history of sports concussions.
May 17, 2017
Improved care of osteoarthritis may help improve older patients' mobility
In a large study of individuals aged ≥55 years, hip and knee osteoarthritis was the greatest contributor to difficulty walking, and the effect increased with more hips and knees affected by osteoarthritis.
May 17, 2017
Opiate use study in hospitalized seniors with nonsurgical conditions shows negative outcomes
In one of the first studies of its kind, nearly one-third of 10,000 older adults were prescribed opiate pain medications such as morphine, Percocet and OxyContin while hospitalized for non-surgical conditions, a course of ...
May 17, 2017
Study confirms benefits of fennel in reducing postmenopause symptoms
Fennel, an anise-flavored herb used for cooking, has long been known for its health benefits for a variety of issues, including digestion and premenstrual symptoms. A new study confirms that it is also effective in the management ...
May 17, 2017