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Using wearables signals intent to improve health among individuals with mental illness
Using wearables signals intent to improve health among individuals with mental illness
10 Nov 2021 byTristan Manalac

Among individuals living with depression and anxiety, the use of electronic wearable devices (EWDs) might be an indicator of their intent to lose weight and in turn may be valuable as a starting point for clinical interactions aimed at improving physical health, according to a recent study.

Using wearables signals intent to improve health among individuals with mental illness
10 Nov 2021
Eating fruits, exercising offer survival gains in diabetes
Eating fruits, exercising offer survival gains in diabetes
10 Nov 2021

For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), consumption of fruits and engagement in physical activity help cut the risk of death from all cause, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and stroke, as reported in a study.

Eating fruits, exercising offer survival gains in diabetes
10 Nov 2021
A3 adenosine receptor agonist safe, effective for treating NAFLD
A3 adenosine receptor agonist safe, effective for treating NAFLD
10 Nov 2021
COVID-19 pandemic has shortened life expectancy in 2020: study
COVID-19 pandemic has shortened life expectancy in 2020: study
09 Nov 2021 byStephen Padilla

Life expectancy has decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 28 million excess life years of life lost in 2020 in 31 countries, according to a study, noting a higher rate in men than women.

COVID-19 pandemic has shortened life expectancy in 2020: study
09 Nov 2021
SG’s COVID-19 lockdown takes toll on older adults’ mental, financial wellbeing
SG’s COVID-19 lockdown takes toll on older adults’ mental, financial wellbeing
09 Nov 2021 byTristan Manalac

During Singapore’s coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown, older adults experienced a decrease in depressive symptoms accompanied by growing feelings of loneliness and lower physical activity (PA), according to a recent study.

SG’s COVID-19 lockdown takes toll on older adults’ mental, financial wellbeing
09 Nov 2021