My wife recently purchased a FitBit Alta activity tracker that she absolutely loves. She is constantly looking at the number of steps she's taken throughout the day, and rejoices like a child when she hits a milestone (i.e. ...
Jun 28, 2016
0
3
(HealthDay)—For children with type 1 diabetes, the number of daily steps is associated with early signs of atherosclerosis and adverse cardiovascular risk, according to a study published online June 15 in Diabetes Care.
Jun 23, 2016
0
2
(HealthDay)—Four steps can help doctors improve patient care and office efficiency, according to a report published by the American Medical Association (AMA).
Jun 15, 2016
0
0
February is heart health month—a good time to get back to health and fitness goals, and many people are using wearable technology to help.
Feb 17, 2016
0
124
Using gadgets to track how much we eat, sleep and exercise is a 21st century obsession. But new research from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business finds unseen costs to measuring daily activity.
Dec 22, 2015
0
3
Could staying physically active improve quality of life by delaying cognitive decline and prolonging an independent lifestyle? A new study has found that older adults who take more steps either by walking or jogging perform ...
Nov 24, 2015
0
288
Landmark research by The George Institute for Global Health has found that exercise can save lives, with an increase in the number of steps walked each day having a direct correlation with long term mortality.
Nov 11, 2015
0
94
(HealthDay)—A synchronized prescription renewal process can save physicians time and money, which can be dedicated to patient care, according to a report from the American Medical Association (AMA).
Nov 2, 2015
0
3
A simplified handwashing routine, with five steps instead of seven, helps to reduce sickness-related absenteeism for students with mild intellectual disability (MID), according to a study published in the September issue ...
Sep 1, 2015
0
4
(HealthDay)—Parents can take several steps to make sure their kids maintain healthy dental habits when they head back to school, an expert says.
Aug 7, 2015
0
15
