But perhaps older people won't be the first to use such robots.
Health and Sport Sciences
Brain researchers hope that the sense of smell can reveal more about how the brain organises information.
Norwegian lower secondary school students are eating breakfast less frequently, and also perform poorly in maths and science. Researchers from UiA have identified this correlation and are calling for measures to be put in place.
The health services and NAV, the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration, need to collaborate better to help people with mental illness return to work and improve their mental health," says Ellen Ånestad Moen.
The myth that Norway is not as competent as others in treating Lyme disease is not rooted in reality. However, there is one area where other countries surpass us.
Older people can train at a less intense pace and get the same good results as those who train hard, according to a new study from the University of Agder.
A football team is losing 4-0 in a promotion match. Within six minutes, the game is turned around. New research may shed light on why.
It's not just about practicing a lot, but also about practicing correctly. This is shown by new research from the University of Agder.
Professor Stephen Seiler recently made a guest appearance on the Feel Better Live More podcast, which is one of the most popular podcasts on exercise and health in Europe.
When individuals with disabilities are involved in the development of technology that they will use, it leads to better digital solutions and promotes social inclusion.
“It can be questioned whether the health and social services have made room for the next of kin of addicts,” says a researcher on substance abuse.
If your New Year’s resolutions involve increasing your physical activity and improving your health in 2024, we have some research-based tips to help you succeed.
A new research article concludes that people with developmental disabilities experienced unnecessary social isolation and inadequate healthcare follow-up during the pandemic. Researchers describe this as a human rights violation.
Vegans and individuals with limited meat intake excel in following national dietary guidelines. However, their understanding of food, nutrition, and the quality of their diet is only at a moderate level.
Norwegian municipalities lack highly qualified nurses. This is revealed in a new study on the quality at municipal institutions.
A new survey shows that teachers largely allow their pupils to not do the things they don’t want to do. “This is a serious problem in schools,” says a researcher.
If you want to perform your best as an athlete, it may help to first put on a pair of headphones. This is according to a unique study from the University of Agder.
Research shows that treatment improves and trust in the hospital increases when people with the same diagnosis help each other.
The tick is a parasite that feeds on blood. The good news is that a tick feeds only three times in its lifetime.
A large proportion of older people state that they drink alcohol twice a week or more. And the difference in alcohol use between men and women is getting smaller.
If you believe that the training programme you are following has been put together especially for you, you can get a better effect from your training.
“Coping self-efficacy is among the key factors for the quality of life of children and young people,” says UiA researcher Hilde Timenes Mikkelsen.
“Three factors in particular can contribute to successful inter-municipal collaboration,” says researcher Bjørnulf Arntsen.
A new guide provides an introduction to how research in the health and care sector in Norwegian municipalities can be carried out.
Children who have a healthy diet throughout their childhood have better mental health when they are eight years old. This is shown by one of the largest surveys of its kind.