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Regaining movement and independence following a stroke: Is physical rehabilitation effective?
Research shows that physical rehabilitation may hold benefits for stroke survivors.Full story -
Battling bunions! What’s the word on surgery?
Bunions bring the health of our feet down. Surgery is one option for tackling them.Full story -
Smoking while living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Learn about strategies to help you quit!
Quitting smoking is one beneficial step that people living with COPD can take. Learn what strategies may help you quit.Full story -
Cataracts: Which surgery is best?
Deciding on which type of cataract surgery to get? Take a look at what the evidence shows to help you make an informed decision.Full story -
5 health conditions that can benefit from exercise
Research highlights the positive effects of exercise for people living with different health conditions.Full story -
E-cigarettes for smoking cessation: What do we know?
Is it all smoke and mirrors, or are e-cigarettes safe and effective tools for smoking cessation? Research weighs in.Full story -
Heart to heart: Caring for your coronary heart disease with exercise
Living with coronary heart disease? Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation can offer benefits.Full story -
6 evidence-based strategies for reducing blood pressure
Looking for strategies to help you reduce your blood pressure or keep it in check? From lowering your salt intake to supplements, multiple strategies are available to increase your chance of success.Full story -
Testosterone treatment in men: What you need to know
Research highlights the potential benefits and harms of testosterone treatment in men who have low testosterone levels without a related medical condition.Full story -
4 evidence-based strategies to help you on your journey towards stroke recovery
From regaining arm function to communication skills, post-stroke recovery is no easy feat. However, research highlights a variety of strategies that stroke survivors can lean on.Full story -
Life post-stroke: Using virtual reality to achieve real world improvements
Get gaming! Virtual reality therapy may help stroke survivors regain arm function and ease back into their daily activities.Full story -
Getting “alternative” with nerve pain: Could herbal treatments be a source of relief?
Considering complementary and alternative options for nerve pain? You should know that the current evidence base on the potential benefits and harms of herbal treatments—specifically, nutmeg and St John's wort—is uncertain.Full story -
Getting to know what you don’t know about exercise and rheumatoid arthritis
Calling patients with rheumatoid arthritis and their caregivers! Do you know where the evidence stands on exercise as a treatment option? Peak inside for a breakdown of different exercise choices and what they may offer.Full story -
Treating symptoms of depression in people with dementia: Are non-drug strategies a promising option?
Are you or someone you know dealing with dementia and symptoms of depression? Get to know some of the available non-drug treatment options.Full story -
Managing blood pressure with non-medication-based strategies
Can non-medication-based strategies help reduce blood pressure? The research suggests yes.Full story -
4 Evidence-based benefits of seeking peer support
Can turning to our peers hold benefits for our health? You’ll be happy to know that research lends support to the use of this strategy.Full story -
Can pelvic floor muscle training be a solution for leaky bladder woes in women?
Don’t let the battle with your bladder take hold of your life and your ability to live it to the fullest. Research provides promise through the support of pelvic floor muscle training.Full story -
Peripheral artery disease: Walking the walk with structured home exercise
Have peripheral artery disease in the legs? At home exercise programs can help improve aspects of your walking performance and activity levels.Full story -
12 steps towards recovery: Can engaging in support programs help with alcohol use disorder?
Are you or someone you care for looking for a program to support recovery from alcohol misuse and dependence? See what the research says about widely used recovery support services.Full story -
Keeping calm with non-drug options for people with dementia
Are you looking for non-drug alternatives for the management of agitation in dementia? The evidence shows there are several potentially effective options.Full story
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