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It's time to change how we think about exercise, researchers suggest
An abundance of clinical trials has shown that exercise reduces pain and facilitates everyday activities like climbing stairs for individuals with osteoarthritis. But researchers from the University of South Carolina, McMaster ...
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Occupational therapy generated health care savings for primary care patients with diabetes
According to a new randomized study of primary care patients with diabetes, those who received Lifestyle Redesign occupational therapy generated more than $250,000 in health care cost savings compared with patients who received ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Combined screening and online skills-building program reduces nurse burnout and depression
Burnout, depression, anxiety and suicide are increasing in the nursing and overall health care workforce, adversely affecting health care quality and safety. A recent randomized clinical trial published in Worldviews on Evidence-Based ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Study finds social, financial and health care factors shape resilience in adults with sickle cell disease
A study published in the Journal of Sickle Cell Disease by researchers at Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences explored how individual and community health experiences of adults with sickle ...
Sep 9, 2026
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As 988 transformed crisis care, counselors balanced new rules with professional judgment
When the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched nationwide in 2022, it brought new resources and greater standardization to crisis hotlines across the country. For counselors answering those calls, it also meant balancing ...
Sep 9, 2026
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Soft back belts ease everyday low back pain, 12-week trial suggests
For many in the workforce, spending hours at a computer is an unavoidable part of daily life. Sitting for prolonged periods in the same position can contribute to low back pain (LBP), which affects up to 80% of people over ...
Researchers lay out the case for integrating psychologists into primary health-care settings
As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to host the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto this September, a new review co-led by researchers at UBC argues that the country is leaving one of its largest economic and ...
Sep 8, 2026
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Program combines smartwatch tracking and personalized coaching to help stroke survivors move more at home
A new program developed by University of Alberta researchers is showing promise in helping stroke survivors stride toward recovery after leaving the hospital. A pilot study published in the Archives of Rehabilitation Research ...
Sep 8, 2026
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Trial: Prostate cancer fitness cuts treatment side effects
Findings from STAMINA, the largest trial of its kind, published in The Lancet Oncology, show that a purpose-designed lifestyle program offering structured exercise, dietary advice and behavioral support as part of routine ...
Sep 7, 2026
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A big assumption has kept women out of health and fitness studies for years. What if it's wrong?
What if much of what we thought we knew about women's health and fitness was suddenly called into question?
Sep 7, 2026
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Voice disorder may be an early sign of dementia, study suggests
Those experiencing worsening voice quality—in pitch, clarity, volume, reduced vocal range or other voice disorders—and no hearing loss may be at 58% greater risk of cognitive impairment or dementia than those who are not ...
Sep 4, 2026
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Why does music ease pain? Researchers map the evidence
Many studies have demonstrated that music-based interventions—such as listening to music—can help reduce pain from a variety of conditions like cancer or osteoarthritis, but researchers still do not understand how or why ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Caregivers of children with cancer engage in culinary medicine classes and coaching in new study
Caregivers play an essential role in helping children maintain adequate nutrition during their cancer treatment. But treatment-related side effects, such as nausea and poor appetite, can make feeding a child particularly ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Guidelines needed as AI embraced by mental health practices
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are overwhelmingly being used in mental health practices to support administrative tasks, but University of Queensland researchers have found they potentially lack privacy, accuracy and ...
Sep 3, 2026
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Expanding telehealth access calls for stronger physician support
Telehealth has transformed health care access, making it easier for millions of patients to connect with physicians without leaving home. New research from the University of Miami Business School finds that sustaining those ...
Sep 2, 2026
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Smart walker boosts walking efficiency and dynamic balance in older adults
Researchers have evaluated a novel smart wheeled walker designed to enhance mobility and safety for aging populations. Published in JMIR Aging, the randomized crossover trial revealed that the smart wheeled walker significantly ...
Sep 1, 2026
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Widely used back braces lack strong evidence for chronic low back pain
A new Cochrane review finds very low-quality evidence on lumbar supports for chronic low back pain, meaning that no strong recommendations can be made either for or against their use. Lumbar supports are inexpensive back ...
Sep 1, 2026
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Children with speech sound disorders often face additional challenges
Speech sound disorders (SSD) in children are a common group of developmental difficulties that affect how speech sounds are planned and produced. In her thesis, "Oral Motor, Sensory and Developmental Indicators in Children ...
Sep 1, 2026
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Professional gaming is brutal on the body—inside the growing field of treating esports injuries
Chinese esports player Jian "Uzi" Zi-hao was more than a star "League of Legends" player: He was so talented that his team structured its entire strategy around his abilities, funneling resources to him and another teammate, ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Nurse-coordinated collaborative care improved outcomes in patients with heart failure
Days alive and out of hospital were significantly increased in patients with heart failure when a nurse-coordinated collaborative care model was introduced, according to results presented in a Hot Line session at ESC Congress ...
Aug 31, 2026
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What survivors and caregivers should know about stroke rehab
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. live through a stroke. Survivors may face challenges with walking, eating, speaking and other essential parts of life.
Aug 31, 2026
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A healthier way to develop elite male hockey players in Canada
A McGill University-led study suggests that Canada's elite hockey system would benefit from placing greater emphasis on developing well-rounded individuals. The researchers found that while Canada continues to produce world-class ...
Aug 31, 2026
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Assessment of culinary skills among adults with visual impairment highlights gaps between ability and independence
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (JNEB) examined culinary skills and related barriers among adults with visual impairment. Researchers found that although all participants were classified ...
Aug 30, 2026
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New philosophical framework reframes moral distress in health care
Nurses and physicians often recognize what kind of care a patient deserves at a given moment, whether it is more time at the bedside, a change in pain management or a detailed conversation about the goals of a specific treatment. ...
Aug 29, 2026
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Physiotherapist-led care in emergency departments reduces wait times for musculoskeletal patients
Major new research from the University of Sydney has found that physiotherapist-led care significantly reduced emergency department waiting and treatment times for people with back pain, fractures, dislocations and other ...
Aug 28, 2026
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