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Topic- Physical wellness
Exergaming curbs frailty in individuals with dementia
Many readers are familiar with Microsoft's exergame, which has been around for a number of years and is used by organizations both to motivate residents to get active and in friendly competitions among groups around the country and the world.
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High-intensity caregiving linked to cardiovascular risk in Canada
There is growing evidence that caregivers of patients with cardiovascular disease are vulnerable to developing their own poor cardiovascular health.
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No need to skip red meat for good health, new guidelines say
The American College of Physicians provides a staggering five reviews and an editorial in the latest issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine to bolster what is bound to be a controversial new guideline on red and processed meat consumption that you will want to discuss in your organization.
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Healthy lifestyle lowers type 2 diabetes risk by 75%
People following the healthiest lifestyle have a 75% lower risk of type 2 diabetes compared with those with the least healthy lifestyle - and, among those who already have type 2 diabetes, a healthy lifestyle is also associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a lower risk of death from all causes, according to a recent meta-analysis of existing studies.
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Older adults using cannabis at "unprecedented" rates
Older adults are using cannabis at an unprecedented rate, yet research that informs policymakers on the topic is scarce, according to the latest issue of the journal Public Policy and Aging Report from The Gerontological Society of America.
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Restless legs syndrome linked to suicide, self-harm
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, usually in the evening or at night. It's also considered a sleep disorder that can profoundly disrupt sleep both for the individual and his or her bed partner.
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