DOES A WII-BASED EXERCISE PROGRAM ENHANCE BALANCE CONTROL OF INDEPENDENTLY FUNCTIONING OLDER ADULTS? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Does a Wii-based exercise program enhance balance control of independently functioning older adults? A systematic review

Yocheved Laufer, Gali Dar, Einat Kodesh Physical Therapy Department, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel Background: Exercise programs that challenge an individual’s balance have been shown to reduce the risk of falls among older adults.Virtual reality computer-based technology that provides the u

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Potential of Agroforestry Practices in Multifunctional Landscapes for Enhancing the Livelihoods of Local Dwellers in the North-Western Charlands of Bangladesh

Char is any accretion in a river course that extends or establishes new land.A well-planned integrated land-use system combining woody perennials (agroforestry) can ensure sustainable, environmentally friendly climate resilience land-use systems and livelihood options on charland.To date, no systemic investigation of charland land agroforestry has

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Analysing the causes of chronic cough: relation to diesel exhaust, ozone, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides and other environmental factors

Abstract Air pollution remains a leading cause of many respiratory diseases including chronic cough.Although episodes of incidental, dramatic air pollution are relatively rare, current levels of exposure of pollutants in industrialized and developing countries such as total articles, diesel exhaust particles and common cigarette smoke may be respon

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Common Risk Factors for Urinary House Soiling (Periuria) in Cats and Its Differentiation: The Sensitivity and Specificity of Common Diagnostic Signs

Urinary house soiling (periuria) in the home is a common but serious behaviour problem in cats.Although many specific risk factors and triggers have been postulated, their importance is largely unknown.This study assessed: (1) the significance of purported risk factors for periuria as well as specifically marking and latrine behaviour in the home;

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