Monday, September 11, 2006

Study Finds State Health Department Web Sites Inaccessible To Many. Considering the significant amount of data, medical information, and services now offered online by state-run health departments, many websites are written well above the comprehension level of the average American and are inaccessible to people with dis-abilities and non-English speakers, concludes a new report by Brown University researchers Darrell M. [click link for full article] [Health News from Medical News Today] 5:52:49 AM    comment [] Preventing Falls May Be Key To Avoiding Disability In Elderly. Physical inactivity, depression and falls all increase risk of developing a disability in later life. But targeting falls may be a particularly effective way to reduce the nation's disability levels, according to a new study. [click link for full article] [Health News from Medical News Today] 5:52:05 AM    comment []

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