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Utilising health records to anticipate patients’ susceptibility to falling
Using health records to forecast patients’ risk of falling within the next 12 months is feasible through a newly devised calculator based on NHS data. Known as eFalls, this falls…
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Older Adults Using Hearing Aids Effectively May Face Lower Dementia Risk, HKUMed Study Finds
Researchers from the School of Public Health at the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine…
Replacing Red Meat with Salmon May Improve Health and Cut Carbon Emissions
New research from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton suggests that replacing…
Tomato and Soy Juice Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Benefits in Obese Adults
A tomato-soy juice enriched with plant compounds linked to health benefits significantly reduced markers of…
Handwriting Speed May Signal Early Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Handwriting is a complex activity that depends on both fine motor skills and higher-level cognitive…
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Chrononutrition: Can Eating at the Right Times Be a Cure for Tiredness?
Fatigue is becoming increasingly common within industrialised societies, signalling a pressing need for effective clinical and lifestyle interventions. It presents…
Stride Rate as a Straightforward Indicator of Metabolic Well-being in Overweight Persons
Walking speed may offer deep insights into health, extending well beyond simple mobility to such an extent that it has…
Community Parks Significantly Reduce Heart Disease Deaths Among Men and Inhabitants of High-Crime Areas
The connection between greenspaces and health benefits has long been acknowledged, particularly their role in reducing risk factors associated with…
Eating a Healthy Breakfast Lowers Cardiovascular Risk
Eating a well-balanced breakfast, accounting for roughly a quarter of one's daily caloric intake, is crucial for reducing the risk…
Scorbutus: Not Merely a Disease of 18th-Century Mariners
Scurvy, also known as vitamin C deficiency, is not solely a historical ailment confined to 18th-century sailors, as illustrated by…
Sun Protection Leading to Nutritional Shortfalls: Exploring Vitamin D Deficiency Among Japanese Women
Vitamin D is a crucial nutrient primarily synthesised through sun exposure and found in certain foods. Nonetheless, an excessive focus…
Potential Link Between Air Pollution Exposure and Eczema Development
A recent study, published on November 13, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Dr. Jeffrey Cohen from the…
Even Moderate Exercise Can Lower the Risk of Common Heart Conditions
A new study spearheaded by researchers at NYU Langone Health has demonstrated that incorporating just an additional hour of physical…