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Topic- Health promotion
Tech Talk: Smart speakers can detect cardiac arrest, call 911
Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have developed a contactless tool to monitor people for cardiac arrest while they're asleep.
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Falls a top reason for hospital readmissions
Active-aging professionals recognize the immense power of falls to harm health and function among older adults.
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Stats: 25 million adults 65+ open to telehealth
Thanks to a new rule from the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, adults with Medicare Advantage plans will have more options for telehealth coverage starting in 2020.
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Amenity-rich communities boost social wellness
New data from the American Enterprise Institute show that Americans who live in closer proximity to community parks, grocery stores, libraries, restaurants, fitness centers and theatres are more content with their neighborhood, more trusting of others, and less lonely - regardless of whether they live in large cities, suburbs, small cities or towns.
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WHO highlights healthy lifestyle to reduce dementia risk
People can reduce their risk of dementia by getting regular exercise, not smoking, avoiding harmful use of alcohol, controlling their weight, eating a healthy diet, and maintaining healthy blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to new guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Tech Talk: Robopets may boost wellness for those engaging with them
Robopets can provide comfort and pleasure, reduce agitation and loneliness, and increase social interaction with other residents, family members and staff, according to an analysis of recent studies.
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