Eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter, according to a new paper published in the Cochrane Database ...
Mar 9, 2023
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(HealthDay)—The number of U.S. meatpacking workers who were infected during the COVID-19 pandemic is nearly three times higher than previously thought, a U.S. House report shows.
Oct 28, 2021
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Almost 1 billion children and adults with disabilities, and older people, are unable to access the assistive technology they need, according to a UN report, which calls for more investment in these life-changing products.
May 18, 2022
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(HealthDay)—For physically frail older adults, occupational therapy is associated with improved functioning, according to a review published online April 3 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Apr 7, 2017
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A new study has examined patient preferences for breathlessness services and determined the cost savings of these provisions for the NHS.
Aug 16, 2022
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More women than men develop chronic low back pain and sciatica. The explanation may lie with a gene variant that plays into the body's pain regulation.
Apr 12, 2013
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We hear a lot about work-related burnout these days, especially as many workers continue to deal with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe it's the blurring of lines between home and work life. Or maybe it's the stress ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Using remote consultation technology to assess a patient's home environment allowed for quicker hospital discharge and freed up staff time for other care, according to new research published by the University of Sheffield ...
Mar 20, 2023
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New research shows that professional football players may be at a higher risk of death from diseases that damage the cells in the brain, such as Alzheimer's disease and ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), compared to ...
Sep 5, 2012
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As employees and employers face higher health care costs, work site wellness are becoming increasingly more important to help control the costs of health care and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors among the workforce, ...
Mar 25, 2015
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