Researchers are reporting early success with a new tool to help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their balance and potentially decrease falls with high-tech help: […]
Walking for health benefits just got easier to track
In an ongoing study exploring walking for health across the adult lifespan, University of Massachusetts Amherst kinesiology researchers found that walking cadence is a reliable […]
6 uses and benefits of petroleum jelly
People use petroleum jelly for diaper rash, as a moisturizer, to treat skin conditions such as eczema, and as a lubricant. In this article, learn […]
People with more knowledge about benefits of physical activity may also exercise more
Most people have a poor understanding of how much physical activity is good for you, and what health benefits such activity conveys. But the better […]
The removal of the tonsils: 7 out of 8 children do not receive benefits
A new study by the University of Birmingham (University of Birmingham) showed that seven of the eight children, who removed the tonsils, the operation was […]
COPD patients rarely receive pulmonary rehabilitation despite its health benefits
Only a tiny fraction of patients hospitalized for COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, participate in a pulmonary rehabilitation program following hospitalization, even though such […]
Witch hazel: Uses, benefits, and side effects
Witch hazel is a small tree native to the east coast of North America. Many people use it as a decorative outdoor plant. In this […]
Aseptic technique: Purpose, benefits, and types
Aseptic technique is a standard healthcare practice that helps prevent the transfer of germs to or from an open wound and other susceptible areas on […]