Research from Dr. Dori Rosenberg and colleagues extends findings about the effects of sitting to veterans and older people.Research from Dr. Dori Rosenberg and colleagues extends findings about the effects of sitting to veterans and older people. We know that exercise and activity are generally good f…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/07/time-sitting-affects-both-health-and-health-costs
Dr. Andrea LaCroix writes that in 35 years, the American population aged 65+ will double. What can we do now for their health and independence?Dr. Andrea LaCroix and her grandmother. Dr. Andrea LaCroix writes that in 35 years, the American population aged 65+ will double. What can we do now for their health and independe…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/07/aging-population-are-we-ready-2050
Dr. Paula Lozano’s research aims to ensure chronically ill kids make a safer and easier transition to adulthood.Dr. Paula Lozano’s research aims to ensure that chronically ill kids make a safer and easier transition to adulthood Twin-sized bedding, a laptop, a desk lamp, and a laundry hampe…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/07/growing-hard-do-especially-when-you-have-chronic-illness
National Institute on Aging renews funding for long-running ‘living laboratory.’Georgie Bright Kunkel with Dr. Eric B. Larson. National Institute on Aging renews funding for long-running ‘living laboratory’ What happens with Group Health patients older than 6…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/07/news-release-group-health-and-uw-get-13-million-study-aging-and-brain
How we’re using email, smartphones, YouTube, and other digital media to inspire healthier ways.How we’re using email, smartphones, YouTube, and other digital media to inspire healthier ways Digital technology is quickly changing health and health care, giving us countless w…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/07/6-great-ideas-dr-mike-evans-birnbaum-lecture
Group Health and University of Vermont researchers find a longer treatment period is better for reducing dysfunction. Group Health and University of Vermont researchers find a longer treatment period is better for reducing dysfunction. Few things feel better than a massage, and many people use it…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/07/booster-dose-more-massage-helps-reduce-neck-pain
Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Unit tests real-world use to prepare for H7N9.Vaccine Treatment and Evaluation Unit tests real-world use to prepare for H7N9 Research shows that an experimental vaccine to protect people against the deadly H7N9 bird-flu virus…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/07/immune-response-bird-flu-vaccine-boosted-adjuvants
Dr. Eric B. Larson adds the global angle to Dr. Andrea's LaCroix's post about the importance of maximizing functionality and activity in older people. Dr. Eric B. Larson adds the global angle to Dr. Andrea's LaCroix's post about the importance of maximizing functionality and activity in older people. Yesterday, Dr. Andrea LaCroi…… https://www.kpwashingtonresearch.org/news-and-events/blog/2015/07/aging-population-world-ready-2050