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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Seniors Sit Less: A Guide to Setting Goals and Staying Active

Ever wondered how seniors manage to reduce their sitting time and stay active? Researchers delved into a specific program designed to help older adults cut down on sitting. They focused on three key aspects: how well the program was followed, if participants were happy with it, and the strategies th

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Kids and TV: The Tasty Trick Behind Philippine Ads

Did you know that Filipino kids watch a ton of TV? A recent study checked out the ads shown on the top three kids' channels during school hours and after school. They wanted to see what kinds of food ads were being shown. Spoiler alert: it wasn't always healthy stuff! The study found that many food

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

How Religion Shapes Music Therapists' Work

Imagine you're a music therapist. Your faith isn't just something you do on Sundays—it's a big part of who you are. But how does that faith influence your work? A study in Canada set out to answer this question. They talked to music therapists who are trained and certified. What they found was inter

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Uptake and Intention Across Nigeria's Regions

Vaccines have long been our best defense against diseases like COVID-19. But getting people to take them can be tricky, especially in big countries like Nigeria. Most studies in Nigeria overlooked the role of culture and region in vaccine acceptance. This study aimed to fill that gap by exploring va

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

How Trust and Religion Influence Organ Donation in the U. S.

A recent study looked into how Americans of different races see trust in doctors and medical care, as well as their religiosity, when it comes to organ donation. The study, which surveyed 201 people across the U. S. , found that donor status wasn't linked to how often people go to religious services

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Tackling Overdose Deaths: Why Teamwork Matters

The rise in overdose deaths has become a serious concern. It's not just a problem for healthcare, but it affects society as a whole. That's why cross-sector collaboration is crucial. Think of it like a big puzzle where each piece represents a different sector – healthcare, law enforcement, community

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

HPV Vaccine Coverage: A Tale of Three States

For more than ten years, HPV vaccines have been available in the US. However, the coverage varies greatly from state to state. While some states are actively working to improve HPV vaccination rates, most studies focus on national impacts rather than state-specific data. To explore the potential eff

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Vitamin D and Baseball: What's the Deal?

Ever wondered how important vitamin D is for athletes? A recent study dove into this topic by looking at the vitamin D levels of young professional baseball players in Japan. The goal? To figure out if these athletes are getting enough of this crucial nutrient. Vitamin D isn't just about bones; it'

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

Making it Personal: Early Psychosis Treatment with ACT and Mobile Tech

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has shown promise in helping people with early psychosis. To make this treatment even more effective, researchers are exploring how to use mobile technology to complement face-to-face sessions. The idea is to help patients apply what they learn in therapy to t

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Nov 21 2024HEALTH

What's the Link Between Two Enzymes and Lupus?

Ever heard of ACK1 and BRK? These are two non-receptor tyrosine kinases that have been found to play a role in an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Scientists have discovered that people with SLE in their families might have issues with these enzymes. When researchers blo

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