Gerontology & Geriatrics
Modified sports can keep older adults playing
Modified sports with shorter game times and more focus on fun than winning could prove key to encouraging older Australians to play sport and keep fit.
Apr 23, 2024
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Health
'Naked carbs' and 'net carbs'—what are they and should you count them?
According to social media, carbs come in various guises: naked carbs, net carbs, complex carbs and more.
Feb 29, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Addressing coercion in mental health care
Finding a common goal for action to address coercion in mental health care is the goal of a new Griffith University paper that identifies what the World Health Organization (WHO) and World Psychiatry Association (WPA) agree ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Parents' top resolutions: More patience, less time on phones
Among many parents' top resolutions for the New Year: More patience, less time on phones, better consistency with discipline and healthier family habits.
Dec 18, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
C-sections in Mexico increase with obesity level and health care specialization: Study
Cesarean section (C-section) procedures have increased dramatically around the world in the recent decades. Overweight and obesity rates, common risk factors for pregnancy outcomes and for C-sections, are also on the rise—creating ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Health
Remote consultations improve access to health care in Nigeria and Tanzania
A new report published in The Lancet Global Health finds that, with appropriate training and funding, remote consultations can improve access to health care in low- and middle-income countries.
Oct 18, 2023
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Health
Losing weight as a couple? It's just as good to go it alone, study finds
New research has underscored how characteristics of "grit" and self-control are associated with better weight loss and weight maintenance outcomes in a study focusing on couples. And that these characteristics can change ...
Oct 10, 2023
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Health
Tailored text messages not enough to improve mobility after heart issues
Nearly one in three Americans wear a wearable device, like a smartwatch, to track their health and fitness.
Sep 26, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Ability to drive a car influences quality of life of older adults in Japan, research shows
Physical health and cognitive function declines as we age. Aging impacts people's ability to perform routine tasks, which affects their well-being and sense of independence. One such routine activity that is frequently affected ...
Sep 19, 2023
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Cardiology
High blood pressure affects 1 in 3 adults worldwide, and most are not properly treated: Report
The World Health Organization (WHO) released its first-ever report on the devastating global impact of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against this silent killer. The report shows ...
Sep 19, 2023
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