As a leading market research company in the dental industry, the Key Group has received multiple inquiries to report on the impact of COVID-19 to dental practice when dentists begin to return to normal business operations. In this regard, we will be incorporating a series of COVID-19 questions to our upcoming Q2 U.S. Dentist Market Pulse/Omnibus [...]
Let’s face it - we’re all going crazy with all the COVID-19 news around us. It’s hard to relax when everyone is stressing out about a virus. Keep yourself cool, calm, and collected by 6 helpful tips to feel less anxious. https://www.mother.ly/child/managing-coronavirus-anxiety
A group of researchers found that leaving a baby to "cry it out" could actually decrease the amount of crying at 18 months of age. A paper on the study was recently published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. A very interesting read for all the parents with new babies out there. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200310193305.htm
Golf provides mental and physical health benefits according to a Golf Digest study. During these uncertain times with the pandemic, golf brings mental calmness and a sense of purpose. https://www.golfdigest.com/story/5-mental-health-benefits-you-get-from-golf
Golfing once a month was found to lower the risk of death among older adults, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2020 – Feb. 19-21 in Los Angeles, CA https://newsroom.heart.org/news/golfing-regularly-could-be-a-hole-in-one-for-older-adults-health?preview=ec6c
Fire season in California unfortunately hits at peak harvesting time in the wine country. The workers will harvest all day in the heat, all while breathing in the soot from the fires that burn nearby. Inhaling all of these particles can pose a threat to the workers. Health has now become a major concern for [...]
British Journal of Sports Medicine study on golfers suggests golfers live longer than non-golfer and enjoy improvements in cholesterol levels, body composition, wellness, self-esteem and self-worth. The study claimed playing golf could also help those who suffer chronic diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancer and stroke. https://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/06/playing-golf-can-add-five-years-to-your-life.html
Introducing a new dental lab industry report focused solely on the use of digital technologies in the dental lab. As dental laboratory production methods shift from conventional to digital technologies such as CAD CAM, there is a real need for accurate data from the evolving laboratory market that quantifies the actual voice of the customer. [...]
According to the British Medical Journal, physical exercise could be even more beneficial to health than previously thought. For middle-aged adults and older, light physical activity can lessen the risk of an early death. Simple tasks such as walking the dog or weeding can get you up and moving around. https://www.philips.com/a-w/about/news/archive/blogs/innovation-matters/20190402-five-ways-in-which-healthcare-innovation-has-changed-over-the-past-15-years.html
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine talks about the profile changes seen among previous cigarette smokers from 2005-2016. As well as the prevalence of depression, cannabis use, and alcohol abuse among previous cigarette smokers. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20190820/Depression-marijuana-use-and-alcohol-abuse-raise-relapse-risk-among-former-smokers.aspx