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Simple, Quick Test Can Predict Fall Risk in Older Adults Six Months in Advance
Publicado em 12 de fevereiro de 2025
The scenario is common. An elderly person seems to be in good health until one day they suffer a fall and from then on their quality of life begins to deteriorate. Even if there are no serious consequences such as injuries, fractures or head trauma, falls usually lead to reduced mobility and consequently to a loss of independence and autonomy.
The problem is so worrisome – falls are the second leading cause of injury-related death among adults aged 65 and over in the world, according [...]
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Low Muscle Mass in the Limps Increases the Mortality Risk of Seniors
Publicado em 09 agosto 2019Evaluating body composition, especially appendicular muscle mass, can be an effective strategy for predicting longevity in people over 65 years of age, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo’s Medical School (FM-USP) in Brazil. The appendicular muscles are the muscles that move the appendages or extremities – the arms and legs. They also play a key role in stabilizing the shoulders and hips. The researchers studied a group of 839 men [...]ver notícia -
Waist-height Ratio Can Indicate the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Even in Healthy Individuals
Publicado em 04 fevereiro 2019Health experts have warned for years that men and women with excess abdominal fat run a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems. However, individuals with abdominal or central obesity are not the only ones in danger, according to a new study. The study found that physically active men who were not overweight but whose waist-stature ratio (WSR) was close to the risk threshold were also more likely to develop heart disorders than individuals with lower WSRs. The study was conducted [...]ver notícia -
Toothpaste Alone Does Not Prevent Dental Erosion or Hypersensitivity
Publicado emThe rising prevalence of dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity has led to the emergence of more and more toothpastes on the market that claim to treat these problems. While no such toothpaste existed 20 years ago, today, many brands with different attributes are being offered. However, a study conducted at the University of Bern in Switzerland with the participation of a researcher supported by a scholarship from the São Paulo Research Foundation — FAPESP showed that none of the nine [...]ver notícia