Physical Exercise in the Fight against Osteoporosis

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[13/05/2013] Montserrat Otero, PhD holder in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country, has designed a physical exercise program which is based on very basic, rudimentary materials and which significantly improves upper and lower limb strength as well as static and dynamic balance in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Physical Exercise in the Fight against Osteoporosis - Read more

Menstrual Problems of Girls with Disabilities Hard to Manage

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[08/05/2013] New research shows girls with learning and physical disabilities are more likely to suffer period problems compared to the general population.Menstrual Problems of Girls with Disabilities Hard to Manage - Read more

Protein Regulation Linked to Intellectual Disability

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[29/10/2012] Genetics researchers at the University of Adelaide have solved a 40-year mystery for a family beset by a rare intellectual disability – and they've discovered something new about the causes of intellectual disability in the process.Protein Regulation Linked to Intellectual Disability - Read more

Stroke Caregivers Are at Risk for Depression

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[24/10/2012] Caregivers of stroke survivors are at risk for developing depression and complications from chronic stress, according to a study by researchers at the Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON)Stroke Caregivers Are at Risk for Depression - Read more

Impact of Autism May Be Different in Men and Women

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[22/10/2012] Men and women with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) may show subtle but significant differences in the cognitive functions impacted by the condition, according to new research from the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge, UK.Impact of Autism May Be Different in Men and Women - Read more

Group Therapy Against Depression

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[17/10/2012] Gender-specific group therapy is effective for treating depressed women with Type 2 diabetes. Evidence suggests that antidepressants may disrupt blood-sugar control and can be associated with increased weight gain; therefore, other treatment options are needed for depression.Group Therapy Against Depression - Read more

Pain-relieving Medicines Linked to Hearing Loss

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[24/09/2012] Headache? Back pain? At the first sign of pain, you might reach for a pain-relieving medicine to sooth your bodily woes. Analgesics are the most frequently used medications in the United States and are commonly used to treat a variety of medical conditions. But although popping a pill may make the pain go away, it may do some damage to your ears.Pain-relieving Medicines Linked to Hearing Loss - Read more

ADHD: Girls More Prone to Self-Injury as an Adult

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[27/08/2012] Girls with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – and their families – often look forward to the likely decline in visible symptoms such as fidgety or disruptive behavior as they mature into young women.ADHD: Girls More Prone to Self-Injury as an Adult - Read more

Women with Diabetes Experience Sexual Dissatisfaction

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[08/08/2012] Women with diabetes are just as likely to be interested in, and engage in, sexual activity as non-diabetic women, but they are much more likely to report low overall sexual satisfaction, according to a study of University of California, San Francisco.Women with Diabetes Experience Sexual Dissatisfaction - Read more

Paralympics 2012: Who? Where? What? Why?

Rowing, cycling and wheelchair basketball – everyone who is sports-mad will find something interesting when the Paralympic Summer Games will be opened on 29th of August in London. REHACARE.de has summarised the most important information concerning the Paralympics.Paralympics 2012: Who? Where? What? Why? - Read more

A Good Night's Sleep of a Nursing Home

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[23/07/2012] Tired? Scientists have discovered another possible benefit of a night of restful and uninterrupted sleep. According to a new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health fragmented or interrupted sleep could predict future placement in a nursing home or assisted living facility.A Good Night's Sleep of a Nursing Home - Read more

Mothers with HIV: Risk of Hearing Loss for Children

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[27/06/2012] Children exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the womb may be more likely to experience hearing loss by age 16 than their unexposed peers, according to scientists in a National Institutes of Health research network.Mothers with HIV: Risk of Hearing Loss for Children - Read more

Older Adults Need More Vitamin D

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[25/06/2012] Older adults who do not get enough vitamin D – either from diet, supplements or sun exposure – may be at increased risk of developing mobility limitations and disability, according to new research from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centre.Older Adults Need More Vitamin D - Read more

More Support for Women Caring for Elderly Men

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[20/06/2012] The hardest aspect of looking after your partner after stroke is not the physical disability but personality changes and a lack of support from society. This has been highlighted in a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.More Support for Women Caring for Elderly Men - Read more

Antioxidant Can Reduce Blindness Risk

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[18/06/2012] A study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests that the antioxidant, rhSOD (recombinant human Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase), reduces the risk of developing Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in extremely low gestational age newborns.Antioxidant Can Reduce Blindness Risk - Read more

Early Menopause: Milder Form of Rheumatoid Arthritis

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[18/06/2012] A new study shows that early menopause predicts a milder form of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). New insights on factors influencing RA are good news for sufferers of the chronic inflammatory disease that currently affects over 2 million women in Europe.Early Menopause: Milder Form of Rheumatoid Arthritis - Read more

Vitamin B12 Could Reduce Diabetes in Pregnant Women

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[16/05/2012] New research underway to measure effectiveness of Vitamin B12 supplement in preventing gestational diabetes in mothers and obesity in later life.Vitamin B12 Could Reduce Diabetes in Pregnant Women - Read more

Elderly Women at Higher Risk for Stroke

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[14/05/2012] Older women who have been diagnosed with an irregular heart beat are at higher risk of stroke than men. A new study shows that warfarin, the most common anticoagulant therapy used to prevent stroke in patients with Atrial fibrillation (AF) may not be as effective in women, 75 years or older, as in men.Elderly Women at Higher Risk for Stroke - Read more

Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp

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[07/05/2012] Berries are good for you, that is no secret. But can strawberries and blueberries actually keep your brain sharp in old age? A new study finds that a high intake of flavonoid rich berries can delay memory decline in older women by 2.5 years.Berries Keep Your Brain Sharp - Read more

Smoking During Pregnancy and Autism

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[30/04/2012] Women who smoke in pregnancy may be more likely to have a child with high-functioning autism, such as Asperger’s Disorder, according to a study.Smoking During Pregnancy and Autism - Read more

Stroke Risk: Aspirin May Counteract Potential Trans Fat-Related

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[26/03/2012] Older women whose diets include a substantial amount of trans fats are more likely than their counterparts to suffer an ischemic stroke, a new study of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows.Stroke Risk: Aspirin May Counteract Potential Trans Fat-Related - Read more

Diabetes Risk from Sitting Around

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[12/03/2012] A new study has found that women who stay seated for long periods of time every day are more prone to developing type 2 diabetes, but that a similar link wasn't found in men. Diabetes Risk from Sitting Around - Read more

DIMming Cancer Growth: Diindolylmethane Suppresses Ovarian Cancer

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[29/02/2012] Ovarian cancer is a major cause of death worldwide. Approximately 25,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year and 15,000 women will die from it in the United States alone. The novel anti-cancer drug diindolylmethane (DIM) has been shown in laboratory to inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer cells.DIMming Cancer Growth: Diindolylmethane Suppresses Ovarian Cancer - Read more

Carrier at the Cemetery: A Different Kind of Inclusion

In the fields of gastronomy or the landscaping there are numerous integration companies. Why not at a cemetery, as well? This is what the city government of the German town Worms thought and started the successful project „Integration at the cemeteries of Worms“.Carrier at the Cemetery: A Different Kind of Inclusion - Read more

Alzheimer's Disease Affects Women More than Men

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[14/12/2011] Many women suffer memory loss or confusion at some point in their lives, but as many as 5 million Americans suffer from a much more serious disease, Alzheimer's. According to statistics from the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in older people.Alzheimer's Disease Affects Women More than Men - Read more

Assessing Memory Performance in Older Adults

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[23/11/2011] Ayanna Thomas of Tufts University and her colleague Stacey J. Duboisset want to investigate how implicitly held negative stereotypes about aging could influence memory performance in older adults.Assessing Memory Performance in Older Adults - Read more

Age and BMI: Likelihood of Developing Gestational Diabetes

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[07/11/2011] Age and body mass index (BMI) are important risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) particularly amongst South Asian and Black African women finds new research.Age and BMI: Likelihood of Developing Gestational Diabetes - Read more

Religious, Spiritual Support Benefits People Facing Chronic Illness

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[02/11/2011] Individuals who practice religion and spirituality report better physical and mental health than those who do not. Now, researchers want to better understand this relationship and how spirituality or religion can be used for coping with significant health issues.Religious, Spiritual Support Benefits People Facing Chronic Illness - Read more

Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause

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[24/10/2011] A healthy diet is especially important during the menopause – a period in which the risk of suffering from health problems increases. Various studies analyse the diet of peri- and postmenopausal women in Spain alongside the troubles that come with this transition. The results show that all of those groups studied have a deficient intake of vitamin D.Women Do Not Get Enough Vitamin D During the Menopause - Read more

Household Income Level not Associated with Intellectual Disability

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[28/09/2011] New research shows that the presence or absence of intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) varies with risk factors such as gender, parental age, maternal ethnicity, and maternal level of education. Household Income Level not Associated with Intellectual Disability - Read more

People Born After World War II More Likely to Develop Alcohol Disorders

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[23/09/2011] Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health looked generational and gender differences in alcohol consumption, alcohol disorders, and mortality. Findings indicate that people born after World War II are more likely to binge drink and develop alcohol use disorders.People Born After World War II More Likely to Develop Alcohol Disorders - Read more

Hot Flashes May Be Fewer in Older, Heavier Women

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[21/09/2011] A recent study found that among women aged 60 and above, heavier women have fewer hot flashes than their leaner counterparts. The inverse association between body size and hot flashes was observed only among the older women.Hot Flashes May Be Fewer in Older, Heavier Women - Read more

Novel Epilepsy Treatment Could Reduce Risk of Birth Defects

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[19/09/2011] Researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London have developed a new biochemical approach to identifying epilepsy treatments which not only offer stronger seizure protection but could also provide safer treatment for pregnant women.Novel Epilepsy Treatment Could Reduce Risk of Birth Defects - Read more

Reducing Pain: Yoga Boosts Stress-busting Hormone

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[19/08/2011] A new study by York University researchers finds that practicing yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia.Reducing Pain: Yoga Boosts Stress-busting Hormone - Read more

Study Finds Pregnancy Safe in Multiple Sclerosis

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[27/06/2011] Canadian researchers have found that maternal multiple sclerosis (MS) is generally not associated with adverse delivery outcomes or risk to their offspring.Study Finds Pregnancy Safe in Multiple Sclerosis - Read more

Stress: No Major Risk Factor for Developing Multiple Sclerosis

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[10/06/2011] Stressful life events have shown to increase the risk of multiple sklerosis (MS) episodes. But: Do these stressors actually lead to developing the disease itself? A new study found that severe stress at home did not increase the risk of developing MS.Stress: No Major Risk Factor for Developing Multiple Sclerosis - Read more

Moderate Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow in Elderly Women

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[27/04/2011] Research conducted at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital's Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine in Dallas suggests that it's never too late for women to reap the benefits of moderate aerobic exercise.Moderate Exercise Improves Brain Blood Flow in Elderly Women - Read more

Children with Epilepsy: More Psychiatric Symptoms

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[20/04/2011] A new report reveals that children with epilepsy are more likely to have psychiatric symptoms, with gender a determining factor in their development. Findings showed that girls had more emotional problems, while boys had more hyperactivity/inattention problems and issues regarding peer relationships. Children with Epilepsy: More Psychiatric Symptoms - Read more

GPS: Locating Missing Alzheimer's Patients and Battered Women

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[08/04/2011] Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) has signed an agreement for collaboration to develop this system with Localización GPS, an integrated global services geolocation company.GPS: Locating Missing Alzheimer's Patients and Battered Women - Read more

Genes: Relation to Hip Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

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[01/04/2011] Women with osteoporosis in their hip suffer menopause two years earlier than healthy women, a study says. Additionally, researchers have found at least three genetic markers associated with osteoporosis in the hip in postmenopausal women.Genes: Relation to Hip Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women - Read more

Eating Berries May Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease

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[18/02/2011] New research shows men and women who regularly eat berries may have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, while men may also further lower their risk by regularly eating apples, oranges and other sources rich in dietary components called flavonoids.Eating Berries May Lower Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease - Read more

Women with MS more likely to Have MS-Related Gene than Men

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[26/01/2011] Women who have multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to have a gene associated with multiple sclerosis than men with the disease and it is this gene region where environment interacts with the genetics.Women with MS more likely to Have MS-Related Gene than Men - Read more

Garlic Could Protect against Hip Osteoarthritis

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[22/12/2010] Researchers have discovered that women who consume a diet high in allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions and leeks, have lower levels of hip osteoarthritis.Garlic Could Protect against Hip Osteoarthritis - Read more

Breastfeeding: Seizure Drugs May not Harm Child's IQ

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[06/12/2010] There's good news for women with epilepsy. Breastfeeding your baby while taking your seizure medication may have no harmful effect on your child's IQ later on, according to a study published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Breastfeeding: Seizure Drugs May not Harm Child's IQ - Read more

Belly Fat Puts Women at Risk for Osteoporosis

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[01/12/2010] For years, it was believed that obese women were at lower risk for developing osteoporosis, and that excess body fat actually protected against bone loss. However, a study found that having too much internal abdominal fat may, in fact, have a damaging effect on bone health.Belly Fat Puts Women at Risk for Osteoporosis - Read more

Cardiac Rehab: Many Women Missing Out on the Benefits

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[15/11/2010] Cardiac rehabilitation is considered the pillar of preventing a second cardiac event yet those who stand to benefit the most – women and the elderly − are often missing out.Cardiac Rehab: Many Women Missing Out on the Benefits - Read more

Girls with Autism or ADHD Symptoms not Taken Seriously

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[29/10/2010] When girls with symptoms of autism or ADHD seek professional medical help, their problems are often played down or misinterpreted, and there is a real risk that they will not get the help or support they need.Girls with Autism or ADHD Symptoms not Taken Seriously - Read more

Yoga Can Counteract Fibromyalgia

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[15/10/2010] According to new research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), yoga exercises may have the power to combat fibromyalgia – a medical disorder characterised by chronic widespread pain.Yoga Can Counteract Fibromyalgia - Read more

Women with Diabetes Have more C-Sections and Fetal Complications

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[08/10/2010] Nearly half of women with diabetes prior to pregnancy have a potentially-avoidable C-section and their babies are twice as likely to die as those born to women without diabetes, according to a study.Women with Diabetes Have more C-Sections and Fetal Complications - Read more

Diabetes Impairs but Does not Halt Sex among Elderly

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[10/09/2010] Many older adults with diabetes are sexually active, according to a study. Almost 70 percent of partnered men with diabetes and 62 percent of partnered women with diabetes engaged in sexual activity two or three times a month, comparable to those without diabetes, the study showed.Diabetes Impairs but Does not Halt Sex among Elderly - Read more

Type 2 Diabetes More Likely Among Moms Who Don't Breastfeed

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[08/09/2010] Mothers who did not breastfeed their children have significantly higher rates of type 2 diabetes later in life than moms who breastfed, report University of Pittsburgh researchers.Type 2 Diabetes More Likely Among Moms Who Don't Breastfeed - Read more

Stress Can Contribute to Late-Life Dementia

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[03/09/2010] Psychological stress in middle age could lead to the development of dementia later in life, especially Alzheimer's disease, reveals research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Stress Can Contribute to Late-Life Dementia - Read more

Knee Arthritis: Flexible Options Can Help Keep you Active

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[30/08/2010] Middle-aged men and women with osteoarthritis of the knee now have more options than ever before for treatments that may allow them to remain active in the sports they love, according to a review.Knee Arthritis: Flexible Options Can Help Keep you Active - Read more

Osteoporosis: Fractures Significantly Reduce Quality of Life

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[27/08/2010] An international study of more than 60,000 women highlights an additional risk associated with fractures.Osteoporosis: Fractures Significantly Reduce Quality of Life - Read more

High Heels Affect Health

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[04/08/2010] A new study by an Iowa State University (ISU) kinesiology master's student has found that prolonged wearing of and walking in high heels can contribute to joint degeneration and knee osteoarthritis.High Heels Affect Health - Read more

Sex Lives of Patients are Negatively Affected by RA and SLE

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[02/08/2010] Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients from Brazil and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients from France report that their rheumatic conditions negatively affect their emotional relationships and sex lives, according to new research.Sex Lives of Patients are Negatively Affected by RA and SLE - Read more

Mothers of Autistic Children Often Risk their Careers

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[28/07/2010] Mothers of children with autism see their careers disproportionally affected as they confront greater demands on their time, inflexible workplaces and increased medical costs, according to a new study. Mothers of Autistic Children Often Risk their Careers - Read more

Gestational Diabetes: A Bittersweet Warning for Women

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[23/07/2010] A common test to diagnose gestational diabetes – a temporary condition which can harm both mother and child if left untreated – also has predictive power for Type II adult-onset diabetes, a new study finds.Gestational Diabetes: A Bittersweet Warning for Women - Read more

Down’s Syndrome: Maternal Diet Might Be Helpful

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[30/06/2010] A nutrient found in egg yolks, liver and cauliflower taken by mothers during pregnancy and nursing may offer lifelong "dramatic" health benefits to people with Down’s syndrome.Down’s Syndrome: Maternal Diet Might Be Helpful - Read more

Diabetes: Aspirin Recommendations Changed

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[23/06/2010] Experts are now recommending that low-dose aspirin therapy to prevent heart attacks be used somewhat more conservatively – that men younger than 50 and women younger than 60, who have diabetes but no other major risk factors, probably not use aspirin.Diabetes: Aspirin Recommendations Changed - Read more

Elderly: Let´s Talk about Sex

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[11/06/2010] A new study suggests that it may not help older men and women with sexual problems to talk to a doctor, but men who talk to their partner report greater happiness – and those who talked with friends felt less depressed.Elderly: Let´s Talk about Sex - Read more

Women with MS Need Individual Support

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[09/06/2010] In a doctoral thesis at Luleå University of Technology a clear picture about women with multiple sclerosis (MS) emerges. Knowledge about their experiences of living with the illness requires to make health care personalised.Women with MS Need Individual Support - Read more

Spouses who Care for Partners with Dementia at Risk of Same Fate

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[31/05/2010] Husbands or wives who care for spouses with dementia are six times more likely to develop the memory-impairing condition than those whose spouses don't have it, according to a study.Spouses who Care for Partners with Dementia at Risk of Same Fate - Read more

Diabetes: Older Women Face Higher Risk for Colon Cancer

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[12/05/2010] A research team has found that older women with diabetes face a more than doubled risk for some types of colorectal cancer.Diabetes: Older Women Face Higher Risk for Colon Cancer - Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency

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[07/05/2010] Women living in the northeastern United States are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting a link between the autoimmune disease and vitamin D deficiency.Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency - Read more

Gestational Diabetes: Be Aware of Risks for Mother and Baby

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[10/03/2010] Two to three times more pregnant women may soon be diagnosed and treated for gestational diabetes, based on new measurements for determining risky blood sugar levels for the mother and her unborn baby.Gestational Diabetes: Be Aware of Risks for Mother and Baby - Read more

Exercise Helps Protect Brain of MS Patients

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[03/03/2010] Highly fit multiple sclerosis (MS) patients perform significantly better on tests of cognitive function than similar less-fit patients, a new study shows.Exercise Helps Protect Brain of MS Patients - Read more

Migraine more Common in Women with MS

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[22/02/2010] Migraine is seen more frequently in women with multiple sclerosis than those without, according to a study from the American Academy of Neurology.Migraine more Common in Women with MS - Read more

Link between Advanced Maternal Age and Autism

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[17/02/2010] Advanced maternal age is linked to a significantly elevated risk of having a child with autism, regardless of the father's age, according to an exhaustive study of all births in California during the 1990s.Link between Advanced Maternal Age and Autism - Read more

Blood Test Identifies Women at Risk from Alzheimer's

[20/11/2009] A thesis from Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden reveals that middle-aged women with high levels of a specific amino acid in their blood are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer's many years later.Blood Test Identifies Women at Risk from Alzheimer's - Read more

Lonely Old Men

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[31/07/2009] Professor Bo Malmberg and Professor Gerdt Sundström at the School of Health Sciences in Jönköping, Sweden have studied loneliness among older people.Lonely Old Men - Read more

Screening: Misconceptions about Breast Cancer

[19/06/2009] Fear plays a major role in whether women decide to go for cancer screening or not, but healthcare providers underestimate how much women need to know and wrongly assume that they will ask for information if they want it.Screening: Misconceptions about Breast Cancer - Read more

Older Woman: Keeping the Brain Fit by Staying Active

[09/01/2009] Being physically fit helps the brain function at the top of its game. Researcher finds that physical activity benefits blood flow in the brain, and, as a result, cognitive abilities.Older Woman: Keeping the Brain Fit by Staying Active - Read more

Less Danger of Alzheimer's with a Partner

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[01/08/2008] Living with a spouse or a partner decreases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases, according to a new study.Less Danger of Alzheimer's with a Partner - Read more

Women More Likely to Have Dementia in Very Old Age

[04/07/2008] Women over age 90 are significantly more likely to have Memory Problems compared to men in their 90s, according to a study.Women More Likely to Have Dementia in Very Old Age - Read more

Tanzania: Urging Action on Older Women's Rights

[05/05/2008] Submission made to UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Tanzania: Urging Action on Older Women's Rights - Read more

Inaction Over Seven Years of Sexual Assaults

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[25/04/2008] A case has emerged in which, despite the authorities’ belief that a woman with learning disabilities had been raped and sexually assaulted, no action was taken against the alleged perpetrators. Inaction Over Seven Years of Sexual Assaults - Read more

Gran of the Year 2008

[17/03/2008] Patsy Drysdale from Stranraer has been crowned the UK’s best grandparent in the 2008 Age Concern Grandparent of the Year Awards. Gran of the Year 2008 - Read more

Kate Jopling Is 'Public Affairs Achiever of The Year'

[29/02/2008] Kate Jopling, head of public affairs for Help the Aged, received a national Public Affairs Achiever of the Year award. Kate Jopling Is 'Public Affairs Achiever of The Year' - Read more

Relationship Difficulties in Families of Disabled Children

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[27/02/2008] Research shows that parents of disabled children are more likely to experience relationship difficulties and this can have a significant impact on a child’s wellbeing and behaviour.Relationship Difficulties in Families of Disabled Children - Read more

Grandparent of the Year Wanted

[28/09/2007] To celebrate the crucial role that modern grandparents now play in family life, Age Concern and Specsavers are launching Grandparent of the Year 2008.Grandparent of the Year Wanted - Read more

Disability and Sex

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[04/12/2006] Marginalised by society because they have few legal or institutional forms of protection, disabled women in Cote d'Ivoire are now coming out of the shadows and demanding their rights -- particularly those related to their sexual and reproductive lives. Disability and Sex - Read more

Breast Cancer at Women with Disabilities

[10/11/2006] Among women receiving treatment for early-stage breast cancer, patients with disabilities had higher breast cancer mortality rates and were less likely than other women to receive standard treatment.Breast Cancer at Women with Disabilities - Read more

Grandparent's Day Card Competition

[09/08/2006] Grandchildren across the UK can show how much they adore their grandparents by designing a special card to mark Grandparent's Day. Grandparent's Day Card Competition - Read more

Women Unite in Parliament for Rheumatoid Arthritis

[07/08/2006] "Women's Insight into RA", a photographic book featuring ten powerful stories about women living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), has been launched.Women Unite in Parliament for Rheumatoid Arthritis - Read more

More Sports for Pregnant Women

[09/11/2005] A study of the Saint Louis University School of Public Health concludes that obstetricians and gynaecologists need to encourage pregnant women to exercise. More Sports for Pregnant Women - Read more

Time to Care: Parents' Week- October 25-31

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[25/10/2004] Parents' Week is organised by the National Family and Parenting Institute and is in its fifth year. This year the theme for Parents' Week is how families spend time together, the pressures that families are under, as well as looking at ways to tackle those pressures.Time to Care: Parents' Week- October 25-31 - Read more