Gerontology & Geriatrics
Sensor system could decrease fall risk for older adults
Knowing how to avoid falls could help adults 65 and older fend off costly health care bills and live in their homes longer.
Apr 13, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Smart sock alerts older people to risk of falling
Older people will be alerted to the increased risk of falls thanks to a new smart sock created by electronic textiles (e-textiles) experts at Nottingham Trent University.
Mar 21, 2023
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Medical economics
Evidence-based fall prevention program reduces both harm and costs
Despite the large number of patient falls at hospitals, there are few large-scale studies to quantify the cost savings of intervention programs. The Fall TIPS (Tailoring Interventions for Patient Safety) Program is an evidence-based ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Overweight & Obesity
Weightlifting your way to weight loss
Look at a bodybuilder who has bulked up with bulging muscles, and it might not seem that lifting weights can shed pounds. But first impressions can be deceiving.
Jan 12, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Don't be afraid to exercise regularly to boost bone health and cut falls risk, people with osteoporosis advised
People with weakened bones (osteoporosis) shouldn't be afraid to exercise regularly, says a consensus statement drawn up by an expert panel on how best to maximize bone health, stave off fracture risk, and improve posture ...
May 16, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Impact of college personality course on personality understanding
For college students studying psychology, taking an introduction to personality course can go a long way in their understanding of another person's behaviors and traits.
Apr 29, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Damage to inner ear system predicts fall risk among people with Alzheimer's disease
A Johns Hopkins Medicine study of about 50 people with Alzheimer's disease has added to evidence that damage to the inner ear system that controls balance is a major factor in patients' well-documented higher risk of falling.
Mar 10, 2022
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Health
Self-administered screening can provide benefits for patients and providers
Have you ever felt uncomfortable when asked about depression or any other sensitive personal issue when checking in for a medical visit?
Mar 8, 2022
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Health
During the holidays, help protect the elderly from falls
A holiday visit with older relatives might be a good chance to help them remove fall risks in their home, an expert suggests.
Nov 26, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Two-thirds of adults with arthritis engage in physical activity
(HealthDay)—About two-thirds of adults with arthritis report engaging in physical activity, with walking the most commonly reported activity, according to research published in the Oct. 8 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Oct 8, 2021
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