What the study of a supercentenarian after her death can tell us about our lives By HPN Staff Key Points The researchers emphasize that reaching extreme old age doesn’t inevitably mean persistent chronic disease. In Morera’s case, she had short telomeres (a usual mark... Read more Acupuncture shows promise for back pain in older adults, study finds By HPN Staff Key Points In an 800-participant trial of adults 65+, acupuncture for chronic lower back pain produced modest but positive and sustained improvements in pain and function, com... Read more Shortage of physical therapists poses risk for future care By HPN Staff The demand for physical therapists is expected to skyrocket in the next decade, driven by an aging population, a new focus on preventive healthcare, and growing interest in recre... Read more Subscribe to Specialists
Acupuncture shows promise for back pain in older adults, study finds By HPN Staff Key Points In an 800-participant trial of adults 65+, acupuncture for chronic lower back pain produced modest but positive and sustained improvements in pain and function, com... Read more Shortage of physical therapists poses risk for future care By HPN Staff The demand for physical therapists is expected to skyrocket in the next decade, driven by an aging population, a new focus on preventive healthcare, and growing interest in recre... Read more Subscribe to Specialists
Shortage of physical therapists poses risk for future care By HPN Staff The demand for physical therapists is expected to skyrocket in the next decade, driven by an aging population, a new focus on preventive healthcare, and growing interest in recre... Read more Subscribe to Specialists
