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Tech Talk: Soft exosuit helps stroke survivors walk faster, longer
Recent technological advances promise benefits for stroke survivors, about 80% of whom experience "hemiparesis," a paralysis that typically impacts the limbs and facial muscles on one side of their bodies, often causing severe difficulties walking, a loss of balance with an increased risk of falling, as well as muscle fatigue that quickly sets in during exertions.
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Physical activity curbs mortality risk from atherosclerosis
"On a scale of 1 - 10, how much do you exercise (0-none, 10-always)." Adding this simple question when assessing older adults undergoing coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans to detect atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) can help clinicians better understand and treat people. It's another reason for organizations to emphasize physical fitness and motivate their constituents to participate.
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Reimagining the post-pandemic return to work: McKinsey
Management consulting firm McKinsey and Company recently published an article aimed at helping organization leaders bring their businesses back at a time when "economies are still reeling."
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New blueprint addresses older adult malnutrition "crisis"
With the COVID-19 pandemic potentially worsening the existing malnutrition crisis for older adults, advocates recently released an updated national blueprint with specific recommendations to address this important issue.
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Negative thinking may boost Alzheimer's disease risk
Repetitive negative thinking is linked to subsequent cognitive decline as well as the deposition of harmful brain proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, recent research suggests.
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Stats: Volunteering 100+ hours yearly tied to wellness benefits
Numerous small studies and case reports have linked volunteering to health benefits for older adults. But researchers say existing evidence is insufficient to demonstrate the consistent and specific positive outcomes that are needed to develop public health interventions based on volunteerism. This large-scale study helps address this gap by evaluating and comparing the potential impact of volunteering on 34 physical health and psychological/social well-being outcomes.
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