Nursing Homes in Atkinson, NE
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 Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson Medicare and Medicaid Location: 409 Neely Street, Atkinson, Nebraska 68713 Ratings: Phone: (402) 925-2875 |
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Gaming and technology may help control weight and promote health in children
Children are naturally drawn toward gaming and other types of technology, creating an ideal opportunity to design interactive media tools to encourage physical activity and promote healthy eating habits, according to an article in a special issue of the journal Childhood Obesity celebrating the second anniversary of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative.
Exercise improves physical health, quality of life for breast cancer survivors
Researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found that exercise decreases pain and helps breast cancer survivors feel healthier and increase participation in daily activities.
‘Lessebo' effect implications for Parkinson's therapies
Patients with Parkinson's disease have a reduced objective response to treatment given in a clinical trial if they know they may be taking a placebo, research shows.
RSAM, Rettsyndrome.org renew commitment to jointly defeat Rett syndrome
The Rett Syndrome Association of Massachusetts and Rettsyndrome.org announce today their renewed commitment to work together to defeat Rett syndrome. A generous $85,000 donation from RSAM will support an ongoing clinical trial for Rettsyndrome.org at Boston Children's Hospital.
Researchers develop reliable way to use finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome
Researchers have developed a reliable way to use a finger-stick blood sample to detect fibromyalgia syndrome, a complicated pain disorder that often is difficult to diagnose.
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