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WSU smart home tests first elder care robot
A robot created by Washington State University scientists could help elderly people with dementia and other limitations live independently in their own homes.
Jan 14, 2019
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'Meaningful' activities may mean healthier old age
Older adults who find meaning in their daily activities may remain in better health as they age, a new study suggests.
Jan 8, 2019
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Memory and cognition problems affect recovery in rehabilitation facilities
After a hospital stay, many older adults will be discharged to a skilled nursing facility to recover. The goal of this type of short-term nursing care is to help patients regain their ability to function and perform their ...
Dec 20, 2018
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Neuroscience
Spinal injury throws body clocks off schedule
In the hours and days following a spinal cord injury, the gears that control the body's internal clocks fall profoundly out of sync, impacting body temperature, hormone fluctuation, immunity and the timing of a host of other ...
Dec 3, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA approves firdapse for rare autoimmune disorder
(HealthDay)—Firdapse (amifampridine) tablets have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for adults with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS).
Nov 30, 2018
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Medications
Persistent back pain linked to earlier mortality in older women
(HealthDay)—Frequent persistent back pain is associated with increased mortality in older women, according to a study recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Nov 30, 2018
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In tackling our physical inactivity pandemic, we risk ignoring those who need the most help
The longest living humans on Earth report engaging in daily physical activity as the secret of their longevity. For those who don't live such long lives, we know that spending too much time being inactive is a major cause ...
Nov 8, 2018
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Back pain shows significant association with mortality among older women
Researchers at Boston Medical Center found that frequent, persistent back pain is associated with earlier death in a study of more than 8,000 older women who were followed for an average of 14 years. After controlling for ...
Nov 6, 2018
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Health
A hypocaloric Mediterranean diet and daily exercise maintain weight loss
Following a Mediterranean diet low in calories and engaging in daily physical activity are proven to reduce body weight and cardiovascular risk in patients with overweight and metabolic syndrome, and to maintain these benefits ...
Nov 6, 2018
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Three percent of children hit daily activity target
Only one in 30 children does the recommended amount of daily physical activity, new research suggests.
Oct 31, 2018
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