What Makes Stroke Recovery Harder? New Study Finds Key Answers
Researchers studied 237 stroke patients to understand what makes their treatment and recovery feel overwhelming. They found that depression, age, family …
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New System Helps Cancer Patients Manage Food Problems at Home
Researchers created a self-service system to help people with advanced cancer and their family caregivers manage nutrition-related problems while staying at …
Read MoreGood Nutrition in Early Life Helps Kids Handle Tough Home Situations
Researchers in Ghana studied how giving babies special nutrient supplements early in life affects their emotional and social development. They followed over …
Read MoreBetter Nutrition Drinks for Older Adults: What's New and What Works
Malnutrition is a serious health problem for older people and those with long-term illnesses. Nutrition drinks and supplements can help, but doctors, …
Read MoreGroup Support Helps People With Early Dementia Stay Healthy
Researchers created a new program to help people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease and their family members or caregivers make healthy lifestyle changes …
Read MoreTeaching Caregivers Better Mealtime Habits Helps Dementia Patients Eat Better
Researchers tested a new program called Partners at Meals (PAM) designed to help family caregivers improve eating habits in people with dementia. The program …
Read MoreCan Online Exercise and Nutrition Help Slow Memory Loss?
Researchers talked to doctors and people with early-stage dementia (along with their caregivers) to understand what they think about getting health care …
Read MoreThe Hidden Costs of Caring for Kids with Bowel Disease
When a child is diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a serious condition affecting the digestive system—families face much more than just medical …
Read MoreNew Program Helps Heart Patients and Caregivers Keep Minds Sharp
Researchers are testing a new program called LifeWise that helps older adults with heart and metabolic problems protect their brain health and prevent memory …
Read MoreWhy Some Thai Kids Don't Grow Well: What Parents Really Face
Researchers in Thailand wanted to understand why some young children aren't growing properly. They talked to 40 mothers and caregivers of children with …
Read MoreHead and Neck Cancer Patients Need Better Information to Make Decisions
Researchers looked at what information head and neck cancer patients and their caregivers need to make good treatment decisions. They found that patients want …
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