Adults living in highly “walkable” communities are 31% less likely to have overweight or obesity vs. adults who reside in car-dependent neighborhoods, according to study findings presented at the World Diabetes Congress. “We found that living in walkable areas was…
Year: 2015
Tailored health goals reduce mortality in women, not men, with type 2 diabetes
Women with type 2 diabetes randomly assigned to personally tailored health care goals had reduced diabetes-related and all-cause mortality at follow-up, whereas men did not benefit from such treatment, according to research in Diabetologia. In post-hoc analysis of a 6-year…
Study: Adults with cerebral palsy more likely to have chronic conditions
A recently published study found adults with cerebral palsy were more likely than adults without the condition to have secondary chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. “As a father of a child with cerebral palsy, I’m…
Study: Adults with cerebral palsy more likely to have chronic conditions
A recently published study found adults with cerebral palsy were more likely than adults without the condition to have secondary chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. “As a father of a child with cerebral palsy, I’m…
War Amps, Veterans Affairs Canada announce collaborative partnership
The War Amps recently announced a collaborative partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada to share knowledge in an effort to enhance the care of veteran amputees. The partnership was formally announced at the Annual Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health…
War Amps, Veterans Affairs Canada announce collaborative partnership
The War Amps recently announced a collaborative partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada to share knowledge in an effort to enhance the care of veteran amputees. The partnership was formally announced at the Annual Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health…
Air pollution increases CVD risk in women with diabetes
Women with diabetes exposed to long-term traffic pollution have a 44% increased risk for cardiovascular disease and a 66% increased risk for stroke, according to research in the Journal of the American Heart Association. “Although studies have shown that people…
Turning the Tassel: A Guide for Graduates Entering the O&P Profession
As the O&P profession is reshaped by new challenges and technologies, recent graduates are looking to find their place.
Evolution in Design of Integral Leg Prosthesis Leads to Improved Outcomes
Study shows significant reduction in wound infections for patients receiving the Integral Leg Prosthesis.
Take a ‘Better’ Break
Short, frequent breaks in the morning with preferred activities found to be most effective for office employees.