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Topic- Motivation
Behavioral therapy bests drugs for urinary incontinence
Behavioral therapy, alone or in combination with other interventions, is generally more effective than drug therapies alone for women with either stress or urgency urinary incontinence (UI), according to a meta-analysis of recent studies.
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Receiving more "thanks" at work boosts physical, mental health
A study involving Oregon nurses shows that being thanked more often at work predicted better sleep, fewer headaches and healthier eating, because it improved nurses' work satisfaction.
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Relieving arthritic knee pain unlikely to boost physical activity
Knee osteoarthritis is the leading cause of pain, restricted mobility and disability among older adults, according to the authors of a recent study.
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Stats: 85% of adults 65+ feel younger than their actual age
A majority of older adults (88%) say they feel healthier than their parents' generation, and 85% say they feel younger than their chronological age, according to a recent survey of 1,000 US adults ages 65 and older, surveyed from October to November 2018.
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Meaningful life linked to healthy aging
Engaging in activities perceived to be worthwhile, such as supporting children and grandchildren or completing a satisfying project, are linked to walking faster, sleeping better and experiencing less chronic pain in later life, according to researchers from University College London, UK.
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Stats: 86% would change jobs to get more professional development
A robust 86% of professionals said they would change jobs if they were offered more opportunities for professional development, according to a recently released 2019 hiring outlook report, "The Employee Experience: 4 Ways to Attract, Engage & Retain Employees in Today's Competitive Market."
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