Psychology & Psychiatry
This daily routine may keep seniors sharper, happier
Older adults who rise and shine early every day may have sharper minds and fewer depression symptoms, a new study suggests.
Sep 16, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
What do aged care residents do all day? We tracked their time use to find out
What's the daily routine like for older people in residential aged care facilities?
Sep 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older adults with regular activity routines are happier and do better on cognitive tests, study finds
Older adults who consistently get up early and remain active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns, according to a new study led by University of ...
Sep 12, 2022
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Surgery
Rehab: What to expect after your knee replacement
Most people who have had a knee replacement would agree that the procedure brings relief from pain.
Jul 20, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Tips for reducing risk of hearing loss
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently realized that I often ask people to repeat themselves, and I must turn up the volume on the TV louder than before. How do I know if I have hearing loss? I am 46. Aren't I too young for hearing ...
Jun 20, 2022
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Health
Q&A: Additional opinions helpful in treating back pain
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my late 50s and have an active lifestyle. I have had two prior surgeries for a herniated lumbar disk. Recently, I began to have leg pain, which occurred previously, so I believe I must have another ...
Jun 6, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to children about positive COVID-19 tests?
Q: My daughter is upset about testing positive for COVID-19. How do I talk to her about this?
Mar 28, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What you do every day matters: The power of routines
The word "routine" can bring to mind words like mundane or ordinary. During the pandemic's disruptions to daily life, routines may have felt boring and restrictive. However, as an occupational therapist and researcher of ...
Mar 16, 2022
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Health
Why daylight saving time is unhealthy: A neurologist explains
As people in the U.S. prepare to turn their clocks ahead one hour in mid-March, I find myself bracing for the annual ritual of media stories about the disruptions to daily routines caused by switching from standard time to ...
Mar 11, 2022
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Health
'Maladaptive' coping mechanisms contribute to poor sleep quality
Most patients with sleep problems adopt maladaptive coping strategies—such as taking sleep aids, using caffeine, and taking daytime naps—that may actually contribute to decreased sleep quality, reports a study in The ...
Feb 25, 2022
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