Neuroscience
Activities like playing cards may assist stroke rehab as well as virtual reality
Sometimes in health care, simple activities can be just as effective as the latest technology.
Jun 27, 2016
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News tagged with recreation activities
Other
Economic factors impact orthopaedic trauma volume
Previous studies have found that human behavior during a recession is remarkably different than that during a bullish economy. For example, people tend to spend more time focused on working and less time engaging in leisure ...
Feb 7, 2012
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Social participation promotes optimal aging in older adults, research shows
A new study followed more than 7,000 middle aged and older Canadians for approximately three years to understand whether higher rates of social participation were associated with successful aging in later life. They found ...
Jun 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Coronavirus reminds us how livable neighborhoods matter for our well-being
We are witnessing changes in the ways we use our cities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The livability of our local neighborhoods has never been more important.
Apr 22, 2020
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Health
How ice and snow can harm your wrists and hands
Winter's icy beauty can also be dangerous.
Feb 6, 2023
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Neuroscience
Bump to the head? Watch for any concerning symptoms
Head trauma can range from mild to severe, accounting for about one million visits to emergency departments in the United States each year. The leading causes are motor vehicle accidents, falls and assaults. The injuries ...
Mar 15, 2022
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Surgery
Study examines facial fractures from recreational activity in adults 55 and older
Aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities are encouraged for older adults but there are implications for injury patterns and prevention.
Jun 15, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Twitter image colors and content could help identify users with depression, anxiety
Twitter users with depression and anxiety were found to be more likely to post pictures with lower aesthetic values and less vivid colors, particularly images in grayscale, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn ...
May 15, 2019
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Health
Physical activity environment and obesity risk – new research
A new study from the University of Canterbury (UC) shows a link between recreational physical activity spaces in a neighbourhood and obesity risk in adults.
Feb 12, 2019
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Surgery
Osteochondral allograft transplantation effective for treating knee cartilage injuries
For athletes and highly active patients who sustain cartilage injuries to their knee, an osteochondral allograft transplantation can be a successful treatment option, according to research presented today at the American ...
Jul 9, 2016
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