Smartwatches and Fitbits are great for tracking movement, but they weren't designed for the type of people for whom collecting movement data is arguably most important: older adults who use mobility aids like walkers.
Aug 18, 2022
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Many people have experienced the discomfort of food or a beverage accidentally going to the wrong place when swallowing. But swallowing issues sometimes become chronic and may be a sign of a health condition that should be ...
Aug 24, 2022
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Although genetic mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 are associated with a younger onset of breast and ovarian cancer, women with these genetic mutations continue to face a high risk of cancer incidence after age 50, even if they ...
Feb 24, 2023
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association and collaborating organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Association for Respiratory Care, the Society of Critical ...
Jan 24, 2022
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Four weeks ago, the XBB.1.5 variant caused less than 10% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Now it causes more than 25% of them. Virologists including Andy Pekosz, a professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, are paying ...
Jan 10, 2023
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The vast majority of people over 50 say it's important that they keep living in their current homes for as long as possible. But a new poll shows many of them haven't planned or prepared for "aging in place," and a sizable ...
Apr 13, 2022
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The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) in the U.S. have developed a simple visual aid to help primary care providers initiate dialogue with their patients about ...
Jun 1, 2022
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Most people these days understand that mental health issues have their roots in physical differences in our brains, genes and bodies, and differences in our life experiences.
May 30, 2023
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(HealthDay)—Researchers have created a six-stage process to help families of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) deal with the disorder.
Oct 20, 2021
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Popping a pill may bring short-term relief for arthritis-related joint pain, but many older adults may not realize that what they swallow could raise their risk of other health problems, or that other non-drug options could ...
Sep 12, 2022
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