HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Apr 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech for Elderly Fitness Fun

The world is getting older, and that means finding fun and healthy activities for seniors is more important than ever. A recent project aimed to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make exercise and leisure time more enjoyable for older adults. The goal was to create a system that combines AI with motion-sensing technology to help seniors stay active and engaged. To...

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Mar 26 2025HEALTH

Workers in Flexible Jobs: The Hidden Health Costs

The global economy has seen a surge in flexible work arrangements. These jobs often come with a price tag that isn't immediately obvious: the health and well-being of workers. While standard employment has clear protections, flexible jobs often fall through the cracks. This leaves workers vulnerable to health issues that can go unnoticed and unaddressed. It's a probl...

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Feb 12 2025HEALTH

Brothers and Sisters: A Lifelong Bond

The study aims to reveal how relationships among siblings during the teenage years affect their health and feeling of well-being as they become adults. When young and old meet, health, and most importantly, their happiness as older adults could be vitally linked to how siblings felt about each other when they were teenagers. Siblings can be rivals, companions, and ...

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Jan 30 2025HEALTH

Beneath the Surface: BC's Specialist Shortage and Its Impact on Patients

British Columbia is grappling with a hidden problem. while the healthcare system is busy trying to solve various issues it has no answer to it. The waitlist for cardiology, neuros, orthopedic surgery and urology appointments are way too long. Between 2000 and 2014 the number of specialists in these four areas has not changed. Yet these four areas have the majority...

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