For older adults, a critical part of living independently is being able to drive. When the unthinkable happens, such as a stroke, it can impact people's ability to perform everyday tasks, including driving, walking, and picking ...
Dec 6, 2019
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Patients recovering from life-threatening coronary heart disease who received rehabilitation through WeChat experienced a better recovery than those having standard care, new Curtin University-led research has found.
Oct 11, 2019
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Kaiser Permanente has demonstrated promising results in reducing secondary cardiac events and rehospitalizations by creating a virtual cardiac rehabilitation program that fits seamlessly into patients' lives. Increasing rates ...
Aug 28, 2019
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New research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham shows that video telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation interventions reduce 30-day all-cause ...
Apr 26, 2019
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A popular exercise routine that alternates intense bursts of activity with short recovery periods to rapidly enhance exercise performance is now finding its way into programs to strengthen the heart after a heart attack. ...
Mar 6, 2019
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There are now more than 17 million cancer survivors in North America and this number is expected to increase to close to 30 million by 2040.
Feb 26, 2019
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In-home rehabilitation, using a telehealth system and supervised by licensed occupational/physical therapists, is an effective means of improving arm motor status in stroke survivors, according to findings presented by University ...
May 24, 2018
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Heart patients who participate in cardiac rehab programs typically do well during enrollment but tend to revert to unhealthy lifestyles once the formal gym-based regimens end.
Mar 15, 2018
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Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of disability globally. Participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs is associated with significantly lower death, but evidence suggests that women are significantly less likely ...
Apr 27, 2016
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Fitbit, the popular physical activity monitoring device, is a valid and reliable way of monitoring physical activity, finds a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Feb 29, 2016
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