Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Consumer health: Preventing osteoporosis
Osteoporosis affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., 80% of whom are women, according to the Office on Women's Health.
Jun 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ease seasonal affective disorder with an exercise routine
As the days start getting shorter and darker, people might feel impacted by seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The downturn in mood that happens with the change in light is likely associated with decreased levels of neurotransmitters, ...
Nov 10, 2022
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Stay safe with strategies to prevent falls
Tripping over a rug or slipping on a wet kitchen floor is something that could happen anytime, and the consequences can be serious: Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults in the United States.
Sep 2, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What you can do to manage symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological disease of the brain and spinal cord, is the most common neurologic disease occurring in young people. In fact, this disease impacts approximately a quarter of a million Americans.
Jul 18, 2022
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Q&A: Osteoporosis and exercise
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 70-year-old mother is an active person. She enjoys being outdoors, hiking and boating, and regularly playing tennis with a group of other women. Recently, she was diagnosed with osteoporosis and is worried ...
May 30, 2022
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Tips on preventing falls at home
Each year, millions of people are treated in emergency departments across the country for fall injuries. In fact, falling accounts for the most trauma center visits in all ages. A fall can put you at risk of serious injury ...
May 9, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Mind-body exercises may improve cognitive function as adults age
Mind-body exercises—especially tai chi and dance mind-body exercise—are beneficial for improving global cognition, cognitive flexibility, working memory, verbal fluency, and learning in older adults. The findings come ...
Dec 19, 2018
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Researcher to launch project to teach Tai Chi to people with dementia
A Bournemouth University researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to launch a health and wellbeing project for people with dementia.
Nov 11, 2015
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Hospital-based exercise programs benefit people with osteoarthritis
A low-cost exercise program run by Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City has significantly improved pain, function and quality of life in participants with osteoarthritis, according to new research.
Nov 11, 2012
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