Frailty is a topic of major concern in aging research and clinical care. The goal of this survey is to identify the true nature (opportunities/challenges etc) of frailty management and geriatricians/gerontological healthcare workers’ views on self-assessment and management by older adults living with frailty to form a guide in the development of a frailty self-assessment/management […]
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Learning more about your use of a lumbar corset can be pretty interesting. This survey has been designed solely for it. Your participation is voluntary and highly confidential. Link to the survey: Lumbar corset Research Survey Please ignore this if you have never used a lumbar corset. Thank you.
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PHYSIOTHERAPY AND PAIN-RELIEVING DRUG ABUSE Prescription drug abuse (PDA) occurs when an individual (health professionals included) uses a prescribed drug for non-medical purposes, uses more than the prescribed dose or continues using it even after the amount prescribed by the physician was taken. Self-medication, on the other hand, is the selection and use of […]
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Health benefits of regular physical activity include: Strengthens the heart, muscles and bones. Prevents heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, dementia, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome and some cancers ( colon and breast cancer). Recommended in the treatment of stroke, diabetes, some cancers, low back pain, arthritis, neck pain and a whole lot of other health […]
Everyone likes being smiled at because smiles are powerful. It does not cost much to put up a smile on your face. Want to know the health benefits of a smile? Check these out: 1. Boosts mood A smile helps the body release the ‘feel-good’ chemicals (endorphins, serotonin, oxytocin, dopamine) into the bloodstream. These helps […]
During exercise, muscle contractions release chemical signals which promote brain network development. This shows that exercise is beneficial not just for physical health, but also for cognitive health. So, continue with your exercise routine! Source: Lee, K. Y., Rhodes, J. S., & Saif, M. T. A. (2023). Astrocyte-mediated transduction […]
Frailty is a syndrome seen in older adults, resulting from the combination of poor genes, poor lifestyle, systemic illness, and poor environment leading to adverse health outcomes such as falls, dependence, need for prolonged care, worse quality of life, and death. Lack of adequate evidence-based individualized and health-system interventions for individuals with frailty influence its […]
Do you know that low back pain can be relieved with exercise? Low back pain could transform from being acute to a chronic disorder. This transition is associated with some psychosocial problems. As a result of this, low back pain could lead to both physical and psychosocial disabilities. However, opioids are not so wonderful in […]
Do you know that your genes, especially those in charge of maintenance and repair, have a role to play in your aging process? They regulate your aging process and account for about 25% of the changes in your longevity. Other non-genetic factors which regulate your aging process include nutrition, lifestyle and socioeconomic factors (occupation, education, […]
Yes! Even though pain usually relates to a physical injury or damage, it can affect the emotional state of an individual. Emotional distress due to osteoarthritis affects both men and women, and is worsened by comorbidities. If you have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, ask your health care provider if you need psychotherapy among other treatments. […]
As humans, we learn how to walk naturally right from the cradle. Our parents never taught us how to walk. Why? We were born to walk, not to hop or fly. Walking is one of the easiest but the most underrated activities to perform, and it is not only good for the body (heart, lungs, […]
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