Older adults juggling multiple health issues face a tough time when it comes to making healthcare decisions. Their preferences and the reasons behind their choices are often overlooked. This is a big problem because it means their needs might not be fully met. So, what exactly do these adults consider when faced with healthcare choices? What do these choices mean to...
In Northern Ireland, many pregnant women deal with more than one health issue at the same time. This is called multimorbidity. It's a big deal because it can make pregnancy riskier for both the mother and the baby. It also makes things tougher for healthcare services. So, it's important to understand how common this is and what patterns exist. The health of pregnant...
Joint replacements, like knee or hip surgeries, are quite common. But there's a serious risk that doesn't get enough attention: postoperative delirium, or POD. This is a state of confusion that can happen after surgery, and it's no small issue. It can lead to longer hospital stays, more complications, and even death. So, what's the deal with POD? A recent study dug i...
Multiple health problems are becoming a big issue for public health. These problems are not just about feeling unwell. They can also lead to serious thoughts and actions. Suicidal thoughts are often linked to having multiple health conditions. However, the connection between these health issues and actual suicide attempts or deaths is not as clear. There is a need t...
What happens when yoga, a practice known for its flexibility and adaptability, moves online? This is exactly what a recent study set out to explore. The focus was on older adults who deal with multiple health problems. These individuals often struggle with mobility and general well-being. The study, called the Gentle Years Yoga trial, took a close look at how an onl...
Yoga has long been praised for its mental and physical benefits. But how does it stack up against other exercises, especially when it comes to managing multiple health conditions? Researchers wanted to find out. They looked at data from over 279, 885 middle-aged and older adults across the country. The goal? To see if yoga could help people deal with multiple health ...
Yoga is becoming more popular among seniors, and for good reason. It's safe and can help with many health issues that come with age. A recent study looked into how older adults with multiple health conditions experienced chair-based yoga. This type of yoga is perfect for those who might struggle with traditional yoga poses. The study focused on a group of seniors wh...
People from different walks of life face different health challenges. This is especially true when it comes to having multiple long-term health issues, known as multimorbidity. Multimorbidity means having more than one chronic condition at the same time. It can lead to higher death rates and a lower quality of life. A big study looked into how a person's social and e...
Thailand, a country known for its vibrant culture and tropical beaches, is also facing an unexpected health challenge. There are certain diseases that aren't contagious that are on the rise, and they're affecting a large number of people. These diseases are called non-communicable diseases (NCDs), . Thai Cohort Study was a huge step forward ...
Imagine you have more than one long-term health condition. Maybe you're dealing with diabetes and high blood pressure, or perhaps it's arthritis and heart disease. This isn't unusual. Many people have what's called multimorbidity, which is just a fancy word for having multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs). But how do these groups of conditions affect our daily lives ...