Health
Over 60s not using public transport despite health benefits
Two thirds of adults over 60 rarely or never use public transport, even though it's free and brings health benefits, according to a UCL-led study.
Sep 29, 2017
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Pediatrics
Canadian youth show no movement in activity
The school year may have a few days remaining, but one report card is already in—and it shows that we have a lot of work to do.
Jun 19, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
France to drop mask indoors from end February
French coronavirus rules will no longer require people to wear masks indoors from February 28, the health ministry said Friday, citing an "improvement in the health situation".
Feb 11, 2022
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Neuroscience
PET imaging of neurogenesis may contribute to depression diagnosis, evaluation of drug therapy effectiveness
Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Life Science Technology (CLST) in Japan have used a new non-invasive PET scanning technique to obtain images of neuron proliferation in the subventricular zone and subgranular zone of ...
Aug 3, 2016
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Pediatrics
Active commuting could make children's return to school better for their health and the planet
Children in the UK and across the globe have not been at school for some time, and this prolonged absence from the daily routine has given many of us a chance to think about what should happen when schools re-open. One way ...
May 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Paris U-turn on masks for cyclists, runners
Paris authorities made a last-minute about-turn Friday on a new requirement for universal mask-wearing, exempting cyclists and joggers from the otherwise blanket outdoors obligation.
Aug 28, 2020
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Health
Eight simple changes to neighbourhoods can help seniors age well
Where we live can play a big part in ageing well, largely because of the links between physical activity and wellbeing. Research shows that two-thirds of Australians prefer to age in place. That is, we want to live independently ...
Oct 12, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Staying social wards off depression when older women stop driving
Stopping driving is linked to depression in older women, but the negative mental effects can be buffered by maintaining social contact and participating in social activities.
Sep 21, 2016
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Cardiology
Health and the city: Using urban design to promote heart health
Cities harbour a dangerous cocktail of environmental stressors which politicians must tackle to save lives and preserve health. That's the conclusion of a paper published today in European Heart Journal, a journal of the ...
May 19, 2021
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Health
Urban parks and trails are cost-effective ways to promote exercise
A new systematic review in the American Journal of Health Promotion finds that providing public parks and walking and biking trails is the most cost-effective strategy to increase physical activity among large populations ...
Dec 4, 2014
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