There has been a dramatic rise in deaths in England in which obesity was a contributory factor. Researchers from the University of Oxford say death certificates showed there were 757 obesity related deaths in 2009, compared with 358 in 2000 and that there were likely to be many more such deaths where obesity was not …
eGuidelines, is an online edition of Guidelines, the three-times yearly handbook summarising clinical guidelines for primary and shared care. The aim is to provide those involved in developing and implementing practice or locality guidelines with a valuable reference source in a convenient, easy-to-use format so you may find these eGuidelines of help when drawing up …
From November 1 – December 31 get acquainted with SAGE’s many journals in Health and Nursing now during their free online trial period. They are currently offering free full-text access to 40 of our titles for two months! American Journal of Medical Quality Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health Biological Research for Nursing British Journal of …
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Depression is two to three times more common in patients with problems such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Antidepressants should not be used routinely to treat depression in adults with chronic health problems, according to the treatment regulator, NICE. NICE recommends structural physical activities and talking therapies, known as CBT, for mild to moderate …
In a remarkable global demonstration of professional commitment, at least a third of WCPT’s 101 member organisations organised publicity and events to mark World Physical Therapy Day on 8th September. The WCPT were overwhelmed by the response, “Physical therapists have clearly been putting huge effort into demonstrating what they can do to help their patients, …
Scientific research has shown that happiness has real medical implications. There is proof that happiness has a physiological effect on conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.  “People who are happier heal more quickly, have stronger immune systems and, on average, live longer,” says Ed Diener, professor of psychology at the University of Illinois and …
Kicking off your Manolos and going shoeless will keep the feet strong and flexible. A recent survey by the Royal Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists (RCP) found that 80 per cent of women in Britain have suffered from foot pain and problems such as bunions, corns and cracked heels, often because of ill-advised footwear. In …
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Significant numbers of children don’t do enough exercise and face poor health as adults, says the CSP. More than a third of children could face significant health problems in adulthood unless more is done to encourage families to be more active. That’s just one of a number of key findings in a new report, ‘Fit …
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Hedberg P, Ohrvik J, Lönnberg I, Nilsson G. This study investigated the prognostic value of SBP response during exercise testing in 75-year-olds. 382 75-year-old men and women took part. The prognostic value of SBP change from rest to peak exercise during a symptom-limited cycle test was evaluated for the endpoints all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality …
The profession of physical therapy (known as physiotherapy in many countries) is uniquely qualified to have an impact on the growing global epidemic of diseases related to obesity and unhealthy lifestyles, according to Marilyn Moffat, Professor at New York University and President of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy. There is an explosion of lifestyle-related …
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