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Topic- Physical wellness
Tech Talk: Apple watch app can generate
A creative clinician in Spain has come up with a way of enabling the Apple Watch Series 4 or 5 to do a "quasi-standard" electrocardiogram (ECG) using the watch's ECG app. This means the watch can potentially give a more precise diagnosis than when used the usual way - possibly important if your constituents experience cardiac symptoms.
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Some brain health supplements contain possibly harmful drug
Some so-called "brain-boosting" supplements contain piracetam, a drug that is not approved in the US and is potentially harmful in unregulated doses, researchers say. Organizations should be aware of the products and might consider educating their constituents about unproven benefits and possible harms.
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FDA warns companies selling illegal cannabidiol products
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to 15 companies for illegally selling products containing cannabidiol (CBD) in ways that violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. That's important because a recent Gallup poll showed that 19% of adults over age 50 use a CBD product, and your constituents may be among them.
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Carry naloxone to help with opioid overdose: FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration released a consumer update, underscoring its stance that anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose by giving naloxone, a drug that can be sprayed into the nose or injected. Organizations should have the drug on hand, since an overdose can occur even inadvertently with prescription medication. Examples of opioids include oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, heroin and fentanyl.
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Back pain recovery expectations linked to actual outcomes
An individual's expectations for recovery from back pain are related to their likelihood of returning to work and may affect other outcomes as well, a Cochrane Review revealed. This is important because organization staff can help promote positive expectations, regardless of a constituent's age or functional status.
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Tech Talk: Safety concerns raised for consumer mobile health apps
A recent literature review of 80 consumer health app safety studies details a formidable list of shortcomings. While these apps may motivate users to engage in healthful activities, active-aging leaders should be aware of the limitations of these technologies, and alert users to safety issues associated with them.
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