Tag: health care
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…
Brown Adipose Tissue Enhances Athletic Performance and Supports Healthy Ageing
A recent study published on December 18, 2024, in the journal Aging, officially referred to as “Aging (Albany…
Enabling Independence for Senior Citizens with Home-Care Robots
Advancements in medical science have led to prolonged human life spans. It is predicted that by 2030, one…
Research Indicates Fear of Falls and Related Injuries Troubles Constant Wheelchair and Motorized Scooter Users
The research community has traditionally concentrated on studying falls among ambulatory individuals suffering from ailments like multiple sclerosis…
Declines in Heart Attack and Stroke Risk Over Three Decades Exclude Lower Income US Adults
Over the past three decades, while heart disease mortality has sharply decreased across the United States, a recent…
Senior Citizens Consider Reducing Medication, Research Advises Caution
Over 82% of Americans aged between 50 and 80 regularly take prescription medications, and a significant 80% of…