adults
High rate of American adults found allergic to food
More than 10 per cent of American adults are allergic to any one kind of food.
Broken bones tied to increased risk of death for up to 10 years
The risk of dying is highest in the year immediately after the fracture.
Pet dogs help older adults stay active: study
Most of the research in this area has relied upon self- report measures of physical activity.
Study reveals depression in older adults linked to memory problems
It may be possible that treatment may also reduce thinking and memory problems.
American adults are getting fatter, reveals new data
According to new data, nearly 40 per cent of American adults were obese in 2015 and 2016, a sharp increase from a decade earlier.
How praise can motivate autistic adults to exercise more
Relying on technology to deliver praise statements or provide other support also saves time.
Doctors endorse counseling of some kids, young adults to prevent skin cancer
Counseling should include advice on sunscreen use, protective clothing, hats and sunglasses to protect against harmful UV rays.
Common knee surgery doesn’t help older adults
Despite evidence, there is still a very strong belief by many surgeons and patients that the surgery is effective.
Children with shorter stature at higher risk of stroke as adults, finds study
People with shorter heights should work at changing modifiable risk factors they can control.
Autistic adults respond less to hearing their own name
Orienting to the own name is considered an important aspect of successful social interaction.