Tag: health care
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…
Blood Protein Levels Indicate Risk for Over 60 Diseases
A study examining thousands of proteins from a mere droplet of blood has illustrated their potential to foretell…
Study Reveals Dangers of Muscle-Building Supplements for Adolescents and Young Adults
The University of Toronto's recent study, a comprehensive exploration of the prevalence, influences, and associated risks of muscle-building…
Enhancing Caregiver Wellbeing through Supervised Physical Exercise
The caregiving demographic primarily comprises older and middle-aged women from the working class. They face a high prevalence…
Recommendation on interventions for preventing falls in older adults residing in the community
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) strongly advocates exercise interventions as a primary measure to prevent falls…