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Electronic Health (e-Health)
Game-Changer: Researchers Confirm Online Tool Can Jumpstart Heart-Healthy Habits
, Electronic Health (e-Health), Health & WellnessHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and in Europe cardiovascular disease accounted for up to 47 percent of deaths…
Read MoreCan a Virtual “Health Coach” Increase Physical Activity among Older Adults?
, Electronic Health (e-Health), Health & WellnessIn the United States and many other parts of the world, all age groups show levels of physical activity below that which is medically recommended.…
Read MoreSeeking Health Information May Contribute to (or Complicate) Healthy Aging
, Electronic Health (e-Health)Due in part to increasing Internet use by agencies, medical clinics, and users of all age groups, there is a new wealth of health information…
Read MoreA Holistic, Technological Approach to Wellness
, Electronic Health (e-Health), Health & WellnessTo help older adults stay independent, researchers and clinicians are interested in both preventing and maintaining wellness. The term “wellness” usually includes several dimensions, such…
Read MoreHow News Websites Convey Cognition & Aging Issues
, Cognitive Health, Electronic Health (e-Health)Online news media significantly influences the public’s understanding of aging. This is particularly true of the cognitive aspects of aging, as over half of Americans…
Read MoreUsing YouTube for Reminiscence Therapy (RT)
, Caregiving, Electronic Health (e-Health)Reminiscence Therapy (RT) is a popular psychosocial intervention used with dementia patients enacted in a group setting. RT involves discussion of past experiences, often facilitated…
Read MoreVA Study Suggests Older Adults Interested in E-Health
, Electronic Health (e-Health)Past studies suggest older adults have been using the Internet more frequently as a source for health information. Surveys from the Pew Internet and American…
Read MoreOlder Adults Seeking Online Health Information: Initial Findings on What, Why, and How They Search
, Electronic Health (e-Health)Research regarding Internet use among older adults seeking health information is still relatively new. A recent ethnographic study (Harrod, 2011) was conducted in the United…
Read MoreInternet-Based Interventions can be Effective for Older Adults
, Electronic Health (e-Health)A recent review (Aalbers et al., 2011) has found that there is a need for more systematic research on Internet-based interventions that help older adults…
Read More“Virtual Coaches” for Symptom Management
, Electronic Health (e-Health)“Pretend that I am your health care practitioner and respond out loud to me… Tell me about your pain, aches, soreness, or discomfort.” Imagine hearing…
Read MoreE-Health Promotion in the U.S. & the EU
, Electronic Health (e-Health), News HeadlinesMany analysts argue that e-health not only holds promise as a means of making health care more affordable and broadly available, but that it also…
Read MoreComputer training, e-Health, and improved cognitive performance
, Cognitive Health, Electronic Health (e-Health), Health & WellnessIn much of the world, older adults have taken up computer and Internet use at a rapid pace, defying stereotypes and opening up multiple avenues…
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