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Exercise may boost brain function in those with MCI
Exercise training reduces brain blood flow and improved cognitive performance in a group of 17 older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to University of Maryland School of Public Health researchers.
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Discourage surgery for shoulder pain: expert panel
Surgery should not be performed in almost all patients with a common cause of shoulder pain known as subacromial pain syndrome or SAPS (also called shoulder impingement or rotator cuff disease), say a panel of international experts.
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Meaningful life linked to healthy aging
Engaging in activities perceived to be worthwhile, such as supporting children and grandchildren or completing a satisfying project, are linked to walking faster, sleeping better and experiencing less chronic pain in later life, according to researchers from University College London, UK.
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Beers Criteria for (in)appropriate medications updated
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) recently released its latest update to one of geriatrics' most frequently cited reference tools: The AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.
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Stats: 86% would change jobs to get more professional development
A robust 86% of professionals said they would change jobs if they were offered more opportunities for professional development, according to a recently released 2019 hiring outlook report, "The Employee Experience: 4 Ways to Attract, Engage & Retain Employees in Today's Competitive Market."
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Tech Talk: US NIH welcomes Fitbit BYOD
On January 16, the US National Institutes of Health's "All of Us" research program launched the Fitbit Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) project.
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