Tag: preventive medicine
Research in the Chinese Medical Journal links regular exercise to healthier vascular ageing and extended vitality
The rapid growth of the global ageing population has intensified the burden of age-related diseases on public health…
New Research Uncovers the Cause Behind Memory Loss of Family and Friends in Alzheimer’s
One of the most painful experiences for families of people living with Alzheimer’s is the moment when a…
A Mobile App for Early Detection of Heart Attacks and Strokes: A Life-Saving Innovation
A potentially life-saving new smartphone application is showing promise in helping people determine if they are experiencing a…
Novel Domestic Intervention May Decrease Emergency Hospital Visits Among the Elderly
A groundbreaking service designed to support older adults who are beginning to experience frailty has the potential to…
Are Preventive Health Technologies Beneficial or Detrimental to Consumer Wellbeing?
Preventive health technologies, such as wrist-worn activity trackers and various health and fitness applications, have become popular tools…
Is It Better to Measure Exercise in Minutes or Steps? Research Finds Both Methods Equally Effective
In the modern era of smartwatches, keeping track of step counts has become increasingly accessible; however, the prevailing…
Research Reveals the Significant Effects of Severe Poverty on Death Rates Amongst Ethnically Mixed, Low-Income Groups
Over the last four decades, the wealth, health, and mortality disparity between affluent and impoverished Americans has grown…
Cleveland Clinic Research Associates Sugar Substitute with Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have discovered that higher concentrations of the sugar alcohol Xylitol are linked to…
Public Health Initiatives Aimed at Reducing Dementia Risk Could Potentially Save the UK Economy Up to £4 Billion
Public health interventions aimed at reducing dementia risk factors could potentially save up to £4 billion in England…
Urban Parks and Waterways Associated with Reduced Coronary Artery Calcification
Access to urban green and blue spaces significantly reduces the likelihood of coronary artery calcification among middle-aged individuals,…
Unmanaged Hypertension: The Classic ‘Silent Killer’ Continues to Threaten
In both the United States and across the globe, cardiovascular disease stands as the primary preventable cause of…
Can Your Choice of Workstation Impact Your Health and Productivity?
While it might seem hyperbolic to claim that "sitting is the new smoking," extensive research supports that sedentary…