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At-Home Radio Sensors Could Improve Care for Patients With Parkinson’s Disease

Health, Tech / 3 min. read

Traveling to a doctor’s office can be arduous for people with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that causes spontaneous, uncontrollable movements and cognitive challenges. But clinical monitoring is essential to track the disease’s progression and evaluate treatment efficacy. A new at-home monitoring system might provide a solution that’s not only more convenient but also more […]

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Movement Medicine: Regular Exercise Can Slow Mental Decline, Study Shows

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We know stretching and exercising strengthens the body — but what about the mind? A Wake Forest School of Medicine study, presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in early August, set forth to examine this question. The results showed that moderate aerobic exercise and low-intensity stretching stalled cognitive decline in elderly participants who had

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Virtual Museum Visits Can Improve Well-Being, Promote Healthy Social Habits in Older Adults: Study

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Trips to a museum are rich with benefits for our overall holistic health, and a new Montreal-based study has found that older adults can find social solace in joining weekly online tours from the comfort of their couch. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, museums and other arts organizations have combined technology and interactive art

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Doctors in England Can Now Prescribe Walking, Cycling to Improve Mental and Physical Health

Environment, Health / 2 min. read

The United Kingdom has taken a positive step toward boosting the well-being of its citizens by encouraging them to explore their relationship with movement. In an effort to improve the mental and physical health of patients, and reduce disparities across England, doctors can now prescribe social prescriptions, including walking, wheeling, and cycling. The 12.7 million-pound

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Greenery and Color in Urban Settings Boost Morale, Study Finds

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Sprucing up a concrete jungle with splashes of color and greenery can notably improve residents’ moods, a new study shows. Science has long supported the age-old advice to “stop and smell the roses.” Exposure to nature has been shown to provide significant mental health benefits, but achieving high-quality, quantifiable data to further this research can

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National Blood Drive Seeks Diverse Donors to Combat Shortage, Rebuild Blood Supply Across US

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It’s estimated that an individual requires a donation of blood or platelets every two seconds in the U.S., and a new initiative from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is working to ensure everyone who needs blood can get it. The national blood drive, called Giving = Living, aims to increase awareness of

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New Stamp-Sized Ultrasound Sticker Images Internal Organs, Could Stand in for Bulky Machines

Health, Tech / 3 min. read

Ultrasounds, while safe and effective, require a trip to the doctor’s office or hospital, bulky equipment, and a slather of cold gel on the area to be imaged. But a group of MIT engineers hopes to change that process. The team has developed a small, ultrasound sticker that can provide continuous, high-resolution images of internal

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How Travel Can Boost Mental Health for Dementia Patients and More

Culture, Health / 2 min. read

It may seem obvious that travel can leave people feeling relaxed and restored, but a recent study says it’s the first of its kind to explore the link between tourism and mental health, specifically for vulnerable groups like people with dementia. The researchers concluded that tourism can provide dementia patients with “relaxing and memorable experiences that stimulate neurological functioning,” and recommended using

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Diverse Nurse Workforce Linked to Improved Maternal Health Outcomes: Study

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We often hear that representation matters, but one new study from Columbia University researchers has proven just how essential diversity actually is when it comes to maternal healthcare. The study, published in July, found that more diversity in the nurse workforce is linked to a lower risk of complications during childbirth for all mothers, regardless

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Researchers Develop Tattoo That Measures Blood Pressure

Health, Tech / 3 min. read

Blood pressure is one of medicine’s most important measurements, not just as a diagnostic tool to predict cardiovascular disease and stroke risk, but also to monitor issues like kidney disease and diabetes. Inside the doctor’s office, restrictive blow-up arm cuffs do the job fine, but in more natural settings, measuring blood pressure is tricky. Fitbits

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