Health
How vitamin C could help over 50s retain muscle mass
Vitamin C could be the key to better muscles in later life—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Aug 27, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Longer bereavement leave needed for employees, study finds
It takes months, even years to recover from the grief of losing a loved one, and Canadian legislation and workplaces need to start recognizing that, says a University of Alberta researcher.
Aug 12, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Research highlights increased loneliness in lockdown for the over-70s
A collaborative report published by researchers at the Irish Longitudinal Study on Aging (TILDA) and ALONE examines issues of loneliness and social isolation in older adults. The report offers fresh insight into the experiences ...
Jul 14, 2020
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Can illness make you less human?
"Darwin propagated the idea that humans are like other animals fighting for survival, but distinguished supposedly by our intellect. This logic makes it possible for some human lives to be seen as more valuable than others," ...
Jun 19, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Keep moving to prevent major mobility disability
Having trouble getting around on your own—such as difficulty walking, climbing steps, or being able to get in and out of a chair—can lead to physical disability and losing your independence.
Jun 12, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mayo Clinic Q And A: COVID-19 and people with disabilities
Dear Mayo Clinic: My father, who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease, lives with me and my family, including three children. While my husband can work at home, I am still required to go on-site for my job. Although I practice ...
May 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to protect seniors living in long-term care from social isolation
In many ways, seniors have become the face of COVID-19, with nearly 80 percent of COVID-19 deaths in Canada connected to long-term care homes. With tightened visiting restrictions in place, social isolation has become a real ...
May 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Expert alert: When you can't cough—extra COVID-19 precautions for people with physical disabilities
ROCHESTER, Minn. - People with conditions such as spinal cord injury, Lou Gehrig's disease and multiple sclerosis are at risk of developing severe respiratory problems related to COVID-19 because the muscles that help them ...
Apr 15, 2020
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Health
SF-36 and BREAST-Q confirm health benefits of surgical breast reduction
New studies highlighting the chronic health burden of oversized breasts outline the long-term benefits of breast reduction surgery to health, levels of wellbeing, and quality of life
Mar 30, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People with a disability are more likely to die from coronavirus—but we can reduce this risk
The COVID-19 pandemic is terrifying for many of us, but people with a disability have more reason to worry than most.
Mar 26, 2020
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