Medications
Research finds opioids may help chronic pain, a little
Use of opioids for patients with chronic, non-cancer pain may help, but not a lot.
Dec 18, 2018
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Health
Boys with good motor skills excel at problem-solving, too
Boys with good motor skills are better problem-solvers than their less skilful peers, a new study from Finland shows. In contrast to previous studies, the researchers found no association between aerobic fitness or overweight ...
Dec 17, 2018
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Cardiology
Cardiac rehabilitation linked to improved sexual functioning and frequency
A new systematic review of the literature comparing the sexual health of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) who attended cardiac rehabilitation (CR) with patients who did not, found that rehab attendance is associated ...
Dec 6, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Functional capacity of haemodialysis patients assessed for the first time
Over 2 million people receive haemodialysis treatment worldwide. Their physical condition is affected by hours of forced physical inactivity while they receive the treatment several times a week, exacerbated by muscular atrophy ...
Dec 4, 2018
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Health
Here's how you can 'feel better, think better, and sleep better'
Studies show that sitting too much can raise your risk of cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Nov 22, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Physical, cognitive performance linked in diabetes patients, research shows
Tests of physical performance, especially walking speed and grip strength, have been found to correlate with cognitive function in patients with diabetes, a discovery that could help identify signs of dementia earlier.
Nov 13, 2018
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Health declines are more rapid in older women with urinary incontinence
As women age, their ability to get around affects their quality of life. A new study shows that older women's physical functioning declines more rapidly if they develop urinary incontinence, according to public health researchers ...
Oct 16, 2018
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Health
Physical activity has health benefits for smokers, regardless of air pollution levels
Regular physical activity is associated with better lung function among current smokers in European cities, regardless of air pollution levels. This is the main conclusion of a new study comprising over 4,500 people from ...
Oct 12, 2018
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Grip strength tied to pulmonary function in older women
(HealthDay)—For older Korean women, handgrip strength is positively associated with pulmonary function, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Sep 27, 2018
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Overweight & Obesity
Just because you're thin, it doesn't mean you're healthy
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 63% of Australian adults are overweight or obese.
Sep 27, 2018
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