Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Putting your foot in it: but shoes can make a difference
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have proven that a modified shoe can reduce knee load in people with knee osteoarthritis.
Oct 21, 2011
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Addiction
Are drinking guidelines adequate regarding the risk of cancer?
A group of French scientists (from the Unit of Research on Nutritional Epidemiology, French National Institute for Agricultural Research, Bobigny, France; the French Institute for Prevention and Health Education, St. Denis, ...
Jul 19, 2011
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Medications
Don't suddenly stop taking a prescribed opioid, FDA warns
(HealthDay)—Because of the danger of "serious harm" to patients, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising doctors not to suddenly stop patients from taking opioid painkillers, or drastically lower the dose.
Apr 10, 2019
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Health
Sit-stand office desks cut daily sitting time and appear to boost job performance
Sit-stand workstations that allow employees to stand, as well as sit, while working on a computer reduce daily sitting time and appear to have a positive impact on job performance and psychological health, finds a trial published ...
Oct 11, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness yoga aids patients with Parkinson's disease
(HealthDay)—Mindfulness yoga is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson disease to help them manage stress and symptoms, according to a study published online April 8 in JAMA Neurology.
Apr 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Breakthrough success in provision of automated psychological therapy using virtual reality
In the largest ever clinical trial of VR for mental health, published today in The Lancet Psychiatry, and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), automated therapy was shown to work well for patients ...
Apr 6, 2022
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Health
Video games positively impact variety of health outcomes
(HealthDay) -- Although additional rigorous clinical trials are warranted, the literature suggests that video games can be useful in improving a variety of health outcomes, particularly those in the areas of psychological ...
May 28, 2012
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Medical research
Clinical tool rapidly assesses post-intensive care syndrome
(HealthDay)—The self-report version of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor is valid for assessing post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of Critical ...
Jan 4, 2019
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Ophthalmology
Americans lack knowledge about eye health
Americans' lack of knowledge about eye health may put their vision at risk, according to a survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Jan 20, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Chronic stress is affecting your mental health. Here's how exercise can help.
Suffering a quarantine dip in mood? Struggling to find motivation to do anything? You are not alone. Just six weeks of chronic stress can lead to depressive symptoms, even in people without a prior diagnosis. We are past ...
May 22, 2020
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