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Woof, Woof! Robotic Pets Boost Senior Well-Being

Mia Sims November 20, 2024 Added to Email Alert 05 They might not be the cuddliest creatures, but robotic pets may be one answer to the loneliness epidemic in older adults. Companion robotic pets reduced depression, anxiety, and loneliness in women aged over 65 years living in communities, according to a study presented at the Gerontological...

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HEALTHCommon arthritis drug could boost effectiveness of morning-after pill, study finds

BY MARIA CHENGUpdated 6:08 PM MST, August 16, 2023Share LONDON (AP) — Taking a common arthritis drug together with the morning-after pill Plan B could boost the contraceptive’s effectiveness, according to new research published Wednesday. Levonorgestrel, often called Plan B, is the most widely available type of emergency contraception. It works by preventing or delaying ovulation....