881 Shares Statistics relating to strokes and falls are bleak, with research revealing that strokes can increase the risk of falling by 4 times and drastically increase the risk of breaking a hip following a fall. Approximately 80% of individuals who have strokes will also have impaired balance to some degree. A study which presented… Read More: Can Yoga Help Improve Balance for Stroke Victims? »
As both provider and payer, UPMC is not just an IDS, it’s an IDFS – what Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Rasu Shrestha describes as an “integrated delivery financial system.” Managing those twin imperatives at such as high level means lots and lots of data. “We have a lot of data across the health services group,”… Read More: UPMC's data mission: balance population health and precision medicine »
Walking is the easiest way of exercise to stay healthy and fit. It is suitable because it can be done almost anywhere and anytime. This physical activity is appropriate for all ages. You may have a fast paced life, but try and introduce physical activity in your life. Regular physical activity can lower cholesterol levels… Read More: Walking Stick: The Best Companion to Improve Your Stability &… »