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Elderly People Could Live Independently For Longer Thanks To New Home Sensor System Which Detects Emergencies
NTU researchers tested a radar, thermal-sensor and smart-plug system designed to spot unusual activity while limiting personal data exposure.
How A Pilates Instructor Overcame Major Health Setbacks To Become Stronger Than Ever—here’s Her Weekly Workout Routine
Georgia Testa describes recovering after skin cancer and a complicated C-section, and shares the weekly routine she uses to maintain strength.
Straight To The Top: Patients Email Insurance CEOs Over Care Denials
Two patients received coverage approvals after emailing insurance leaders, though advocates warn the approach is difficult and not a substitute for fair appeals.
Survey Participants Less Likely To Recommend Life-sustaining Care For Patients With Dementia, Despite Documented Wishes
A survey of nearly 6,000 U.S. adults found lower support for life-sustaining treatment for patients with dementia, even when directives requested it.
Nursing Homes Are Meeting Practical Needs, But Need To Do Better On Promoting Independence And Privacy, Survey Shows
A survey of 1,391 adults found practical needs were more often seen as met than privacy and independence in senior living communities.
Inside Specialized Clinical Programs At Nursing Homes: Training And Monitoring For Complex Residents
Skilled nursing operators describe training, dashboards and quality reviews for wound care, infections, behavioral health and complex medication needs.
Team Select Scales AI Platform To Full Census, Reports 15% Drop In Hospitalizations
Team Select says its CareSight AI now covers its full patient census and reports a 14.9% year-over-year hospitalization decline from April to August 2026.
Scientists Reveal What Seven Days Of Fasting Does To The Human Body
A monitored study of 12 healthy volunteers found widespread protein changes during a seven-day water-only fast, many emerging after about three days.
New Guideline Recommends Hormone Therapy First For Menopausal Symptoms
The American College of Physicians recommends menopausal hormone therapy as first-line treatment for vasomotor symptoms, with other drugs as alternatives.