News tagged with adult americans
College-educated undocumented young adults face same narrow range of jobs as their parents
Parents who move to the United States without legal status generally seek better opportunities for their young children. Their kids grow up Americanized: speaking English, attending public school, going to ...
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Jul 26, 2011 |
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Diabetes becomes a disease of the young
Some people say aiming to look sleek in your swimsuit or wedding duds is the biggest motivator for losing weight. But Mike Durbin's incentive for dropping pounds beats all.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jun 27, 2011 |
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Study finds youth-mentor relationships particularly helpful for those experiencing hardship
In a time of transition for rural African-American young adults, natural mentors in the community help them stay focused on their goals and avoid potential difficulties associated with emerging adulthood, according to findings ...
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May 12, 2011 |
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ATS issues joint statement on the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
The American Thoracic Society has released new official clinical guidelines on the diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The statement replaces ATS guidelines published in 2000, and reviews current ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 17, 2011 |
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Americans have higher rates of most chronic diseases than same-age counterparts in England
Researchers announced today in the American Journal of Epidemiology that despite the high level of spending on healthcare in the United States compared to England, Americans experience higher rates of chronic disease and ma ...
Mar 09, 2011 |
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Overweight adults may have the lowest mortality: Do they have the best health?
While overweight adults die at lower rates than other weight categories, a new study shows that higher body weight was consistently associated with worse health risk profiles.
Medicine & Health / Overweight and Obesity
Mar 08, 2011 |
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New guidelines for preventing falls in the elderly include: Start tai chi, cut-back on meds
In the first update of the American Geriatrics Society and the British Geriatric Society's guidelines on preventing falls in older persons since 2001, they now recommend that all interventions for preventing ...
Jan 13, 2011 |
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Mediterranean diet associated with slower rate of cognitive decline
The Mediterranean diet, rich in vegetables, fish, and olive oil and moderate in wine and alcohol, is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline in older adults, according to researchers at Rush University Medical Center.
Jan 05, 2011 |
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Eating healthier means living longer
The leading causes of death have shifted from infectious diseases to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. These illnesses may be affected by diet. In a study published in the January ...
Dec 22, 2010 |
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Study clarifies needs of rural-dwelling elderly
A novel project set in a rural community near Rochester, N.Y., to screen elderly people for unmet needs showed that, indeed, there is a great opportunity to match older adults with professional assistance. This new model ...
Nov 10, 2010 |
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Aging with grace: Health care delivery model yields improved outcomes and lower costs
A model program developed at Indiana University to provide care to low-income older adults in their homes has earned recognition for its effective approach and cost-saving benefits in a leading national medical journal.
Nov 02, 2010 |
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Study shows faith-based interventions can encourage exercise in older African-American women
In a randomized controlled study based in Los Angeles, California, encouraging African-American women aged 60 or over to exercise, in conjunction with scripture reading and group prayer, led to a 78% increase in steps per ...
Oct 07, 2010 |
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Study finds indoor and outdoor fall are different for the elderly
The risk factors for indoor and outdoor falls for older adults are different, according to a new study by the Institute for Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, a fact that is often ...
Sep 08, 2010 |
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Regional variations in kidney care raise questions about spending, says Stanford nephrologist
The type and intensity of treatment older Americans receive for kidney failure depends on the region where they receive care rather than on evidence-based practice guidelines and patient preferences, according to a study ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 13, 2010 |
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Older adults watch more TV than younger people, enjoy it less
We usually scold our children and teenagers for watching too much TV. It turns out that their grandmas and grandpas spend even more of their time watching TV, and it is not good for them either, according to researchers at ...
Jun 29, 2010 |
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