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Cooking technique retains cancer-fighting phytochemical
At the annual meeting of the American Institute for Cancer Research, a presentation revealed the results of a study comparing boiling, microwaving and steaming broccoli.
moreCancer prevention
Singing enhances life quality for people with dementia
Three times a week, 18 people in a secured unit for people with dementia participated in a singing chorus or listened to music.
moreCognitive health
In assisted living, a sense of belonging lowers risk of depression
Previous research has shown that a sense of belonging—the need for people to form strong social relationships—can influence a person’s physical and mental health. The author of a new study noted that people living in assisted living facilities were more likely to experience depression compared to those living in the community.
moreEmotional wellness
Healthcare workforce is shrinking
Using a baseline of 23 skilled health professionals per 10,000 people, the authors of a report released by the World Health Organization predicted that by the year 2035, there will be a global shortage of 12.9 million health care workers.
moreManagement
Lifestyle and personal choice advised for people 75+ with heart disease
A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association was just released to update recommendations for treating people 75 years and older with heart disease. The focus is secondary prevention, when the disease has occurred but the person has not yet experienced symptoms. (Primary prevention is aimed at preventing disease in the first place.) Examples of secondary prevention are screenings or treatment of high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for stroke.
moreCardiovascular health
Exercise has double benefit for falls management
A fall resulting in injury can lead to a gradual or sudden decline in health and well-being. Worldwide, falls are the second leading cause of unintentional or accidental deaths, according to the World Health Organization, and occur most frequently among people 65 years and older.
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