Health
Online game could boost family fitness
(HealthDay)—The family that plays an online game together may get more exercise together, a new study suggests.
Oct 2, 2017
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80 percent of activity tracker users stick with the devices for at least six months
Use of activity trackers, such as wearable devices and smartphone apps, is on the rise, and a new study shows that 80 percent of users stuck with the device for at least six months. Though the gadgets may help motivate users ...
Sep 26, 2017
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Medications
What you can do to help fight the opioid epidemic
(HealthDay)—Proper disposal of prescription painkillers and use of safe alternatives to manage pain could help combat America's opioid abuse epidemic, doctors say.
Sep 13, 2017
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Health
Primary care decisions often made without the best evidence
As medicine continues to shift toward evidence-based practice, some primary care providers may have a difficult time finding quality evidence to support their clinical decisions, according to a new study from the University ...
Jun 21, 2017
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In home healthcare, not speaking patients' native language negatively affect care outcomes
In the United States (U.S.), one in every five households speaks a language other than English at home. Research has shown, as English language proficiency decreases, positive healthcare outcomes also decrease. Limited English ...
May 4, 2017
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Displaying lab test costs in health records doesn't deter doctors from ordering them
Patients are stuck for a blood draw almost every day they are admitted to a hospital. Lab tests are one of the most common orders placed by doctors, but research indicates that nearly one-third of these tests are not needed. ...
Apr 21, 2017
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Health
Don't bank on heart-rate accuracy from your activity tracker
(HealthDay)—Wrist-worn activity trackers such as Fitbit don't reliably assess heart rate, a new study finds.
Apr 10, 2017
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Health
A little nudge may provide a big boost to flu vaccination rates
Currently, only 44 percent of adults in the United States receive an annual flu vaccination. Though the rate has increased in recent years, the change has been slow and marginal. But, a new study suggests that a simple behavioral ...
Mar 27, 2017
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Diabetes
Economic benefit for lifestyle modification in prediabetes
(HealthDay)—For individuals with prediabetes, participation in lifestyle modifications such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is associated with economic benefit, according to a study published online Feb. ...
Mar 15, 2017
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Digital health devices are great, but their prices are widening the health gap
Chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases account for more than 85 percent of all deaths in the United States. Obesity and asthma in particular are among the leading causes ...
Oct 18, 2016
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