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. 2016 Aug 19;3(2):e22. doi: 10.2196/humanfactors.6208

Table 1.

Sample of evidence summaries and blog posts reviewed.

Content type Health area Title
Evidence summaries

Exercise Yoga reduces pain and disability at up to 1 year in people with low back pain

Memory and cognition Tests detect dementia in older people; cognitive stimulation or some drugs may slightly improve cognitive function

Heart disease Multiple lifestyle changes in people with established coronary heart disease reduce the risk for cardiovascular events

Health information technology Computer-delivered interventions have a small effect on knowledge and some health behaviors

Testing and treatment decisions Unnecessary medication use in frail older adults can be reduced through team-based care, providing education to providers and reviewing prescribing practices

Psychological and mental health Meaningful social roles may improve health and well-being for people in retirement
Blog posts

Exercise How fast should I walk to cross the road safely? Fast facts about walking speed

Nutrition Does salt really affect blood pressure?

Memory and cognition Treating behavioral problems of dementia: when confusion leads to controversy

Social health Loneliness hurts. How to recognize loneliness as a health concern

Sleep disorders Sleep and aging: how many zzz's are optimal to stay healthy?