Tag: Quality of Life
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Kinesiophobia in Aging Adults: How Fear of Movement Reduces Activity and Diminishes Quality of Life
Understanding kinesiophobia in later life Kinesiophobia—the fear of movement due to anticipated pain or injury—has emerged as a meaningful barrier to healthy aging. While pain is a common companion of aging, the arms race between body and mind occurs when fear exaggerates potential harm from everyday activities. Recent research has begun to shine a light…
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Kinesiophobia in Aging Adults: How the Fear of Movement Impacts Activity and Quality of Life
Understanding kinesiophobia in aging populations Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement stemming from the anticipation of pain or re-injury, is increasingly recognized as a barrier to healthy aging. For older adults, this fear can be especially impactful because it intersects with existing aches, chronic conditions, and natural changes in mobility. When the mind anticipates pain, even…
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Patient Preferences in Chronic Urticaria Treatments
Understanding What Matters Most to Patients with Chronic Urticaria Chronic urticaria, characterized by persistent hives, itching, and swelling, can disrupt daily life and emotional well-being. A recent systematic review of 18 studies involving more than 28,000 participants sheds light on the values and priorities that patients and caregivers bring to treatment decisions. The findings emphasize…
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Prioritizing Quality of Life in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Treatment
Rethinking treatment goals: more than just curing cancer When breast cancer is detected at an early stage, the instinctive aim is often to eradicate the disease as quickly as possible. Yet experts understand that success should also be measured by quality of life—how patients feel day to day, maintain their identity, and continue to participate…
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Quality of Life Takes Center Stage in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Care
Rethinking Goals in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Care When a diagnosis arrives, the instinct is to pursue aggressive treatment and chase victory over cancer. But growing evidence and patient experiences are reshaping that mindset. For many women with early-stage breast cancer, the aim is not only to prolong life but to preserve a meaningful, active, and…
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WExercise: A Smartphone App to Boost Physical Activity Among Cancer Survivors — Randomized Trial
Overview: Harnessing a smartphone app to promote physical activity in cancer survivorship Cancer survivors often face ongoing physical and psychological challenges that can hinder regular physical activity (PA). In response, researchers developed WExercise, a smartphone app rooted in the Multi-Process Action Control (M-PAC) framework to promote PA among survivors. The study reporting these findings is…
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Healing more than the heart: A journey with genetic heart disease
Healing more than the heart: Stephanie MacAlpine’s story Stephanie MacAlpine knows what it’s like to live with a heart that’s failing. Diagnosed with a genetic heart disease at just two years old, she spent decades battling symptoms that stretched beyond the chest. From irregular heartbeats to shortness of breath and frequent fainting spells, the condition…
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Healing more than the heart: Stephanie MacAlpine’s journey with genetic heart disease
A lifetime with a fragile heart Stephanie MacAlpine knows what it means to live with a heart that doesn’t always cooperate. Diagnosed with a genetic heart disease at just two years old, she spent decades navigating a condition that would shape every step of her life. Early on, irregular heartbeats interrupted quiet moments, shortness of…
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Impactul sindromului post-Covid-19 asupra calităţii vieţii
**Post-Covid-19 Syndrome: Quality of Life Impact Like Parkinson’s and Stroke** In recent years, the pandemic caused by COVID-19 has ushered in a series of unprecedented public health challenges. One emerging phenomenon is long COVID, a condition that significantly impacts the quality of life for millions globally. According to experts, the repercussions of post-Covid-19 syndrome can…
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The Long-Term Impact of Post-COVID Syndrome on Quality of Life
The emergence of COVID-19 has drastically altered lives and prompted extensive research into its long-term effects, particularly through the lens of post-COVID syndrome or long COVID. Estimates suggest that millions are grappling with persistent symptoms, profoundly disrupting daily routines and overall quality of life. Among the most concerning findings from experts is the comparison of…