Tag: health care
Fall Prevention Clinics: A Smart Investment in Older Adult Health
Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalisation among older adults, creating considerable pressure on…
Protective Turning Behaviours Used by Older Adults Concerned About Falling
About one in three older adults experiences a fall each year, often resulting in serious injuries such as…
Living arrangements and cardiovascular mortality risk in ageing Japanese adults
A six-year cohort study in Japan involving nearly 39,000 older adults has found that people living in rental…
The Real Priorities of Older People Might Surprise You
A recent study from Case Western Reserve University has revealed a surprising insight into the lives and priorities…
Back Pain Linked to Increased Risk of Common Illnesses
Back pain, often dismissed as a simple musculoskeletal complaint, is increasingly being recognised as a complex health issue…
Rising Heat and Humidity Linked to Surge in Emergency Visits for Heart Problems
Extreme heat places an enormous strain on the cardiovascular system, as the heart must work harder to regulate…
Modest Increases in Walking Pace Linked to Significant Improvements in Endurance and Aerobic Fitness Among Older Adults
Frailty is a common condition in older adults that makes them more vulnerable to stress and increases the…
Research reveals strong social infrastructure fosters healthier, more resilient communities
Despite the vast sums of money the United States invests in health care annually, the nation’s health outcomes…
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Health Across a Lifetime
New research from the University of Georgia reveals that adverse childhood experiences and unsafe environments can set off…
Virtual Reality May Aid Stroke Survivors in Restoring Mobility
A newly updated Cochrane review has concluded that virtual reality (VR) used in conjunction with conventional stroke rehabilitation…
Stroke survivors may benefit from talking therapy interventions
Stroke survivors experiencing depression or anxiety are more likely to recover from their psychological symptoms if they engage…
Navigating Freedom: How GPS Empowers Older Adults Behind the Wheel
A recent study published on 3 April 2025 in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health suggests that GPS…