Obesity Associated with Hearing Loss in Adolescents

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[18/06/2013] Obese adolescents are more likely than their normal-weight counterparts to have hearing loss, according to results of a new study.Obesity Associated with Hearing Loss in Adolescents - Read more

RA Patients Define Ideal Online Tool for Physical Activity

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[14/06/2013] Results of the first study involving Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients in the development of an internet-based physical activity intervention show that seven categories are crucial for the adoption and maintenance of physical activity.RA Patients Define Ideal Online Tool for Physical Activity - Read more

Access to Health Care among Thailand's Poor Reduces Infant Mortality

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[10/06/2013] When health care reform in Thailand increased payments to public hospitals for indigent care, more poor people sought medical treatment and infant mortality was reduced, even though the cost of medical care remained free for the poor, a new study shows.Access to Health Care among Thailand's Poor Reduces Infant Mortality - Read more

Older Adult Clumsiness Linked to Brain Changes

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[05/06/2013] For many older adults, the aging process seems to go hand-in-hand with an annoying increase in clumsiness – difficulties dialing a phone, fumbling with keys in a lock or knocking over the occasional wine glass while reaching for a salt shaker.Older Adult Clumsiness Linked to Brain Changes - Read more

Ecuador for All: German Women Power Makes it Possible

Over 13 percent of Ecuadors population are officially registered with a disability. But the estimated number of unreported cases is much higher. Especially the bad healthcare system and a lack of information are to blame for this. But two German women are undeterred by the conditions and commit themselves to hippotherapy and accessible vacation offers in the land at the equator.Ecuador for All: German Women Power Makes it Possible - Read more

Soccer Training Improves Heart Health of Men with Type 2 Diabetes

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[31/05/2013] Soccer training improves heart function, reduces blood pressure and elevates exercise capacity in patients with type 2 diabetes. Soccer training also reduces the need for medication.Soccer Training Improves Heart Health of Men with Type 2 Diabetes - Read more

Epilepsy: New Imaging Techniques Used to Help Patients

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[29/05/2013] New techniques in imaging of brain activity developed by Jean Gotman, from McGill University's Montreal Neurological Institute, and his colleagues lead to improved treatment of patients suffering from epilepsy.Epilepsy: New Imaging Techniques Used to Help Patients - Read more

Dementia: Adult Day Services Provide Stress Relief to Family Caregivers

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[27/05/2013] Family caregivers of older adults with dementia are less stressed and their moods are improved on days when dementia patients receive adult day services (ADS), according to Penn State researchers. Dementia: Adult Day Services Provide Stress Relief to Family Caregivers - Read more

Positive Social Support at Work Reduces Risk of Diabetes

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[22/05/2013] Cases of type 2 diabetes continue to rise in the US. And while the development of the disease is more commonly associated with risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, and physical inactivity, research has shown that stress can also have a significant impact.Positive Social Support at Work Reduces Risk of Diabetes - Read more