The Riddle Of Pain Dr. Ben Seymour is conducting research on pain, a condition that has plagued humans for centuries and affects thousands of people worldwide every day. The professor of clinical neuroscience and honorary consultant neurologist at Oxford University in Oxford, England, is exploring the mystery of pain, which protects the body during injury … Continue reading “The Riddle Of Pain”
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Cancer Treatment Which ‘Destroys Tumors With Sound’
Cancer Treatment Which ‘Destroys Tumors With Sound’ National Health Service (NHS) patients with liver cancer will become the first in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe to receive a groundbreaking cancer treatment that uses ultrasound to destroy tumors. The innovative, non-invasive treatment called histotripsy can break down liver cancer tissue without the need for surgery, … Continue reading “Cancer Treatment Which ‘Destroys Tumors With Sound’”
Three Best Exercises for Longevity
Three Best Exercises for Longevity If longevity is your goal, it is crucial to incorporate strength training into your lifestyle, according to Ollie Thompson, personal trainer and founder of Welltolead, a performance-focused health coaching company. Thompson, a longevity enthusiast, explains that strength training can help us “stay vibrant, physically independent, and disease-free in our final … Continue reading “Three Best Exercises for Longevity”
Medicare Telehealth Coverage Could Expire
Medicare Telehealth Coverage Could Expire Medicare has been covering certain telehealth services for the past five years, but the waivers for these services will expire on March 31 unless Congress takes action to extend them. After the coronavirus outbreak in March 2020, Congress temporarily lifted some Medicare telehealth restrictions to allow patients to access healthcare … Continue reading “Medicare Telehealth Coverage Could Expire”
Add 24 Years To Your Life With 8 Simple Habits Says Study From The American Society For Nutrition
Add 24 Years To Your Life With 8 Simple Habits Says Study From The American Society For Nutrition Members of the professional health community have long been touting the benefits of adopting a healthy lifestyle. But what specifically should people do to create this lifestyle? One study provides some guidance. The study, involving over 700,000 … Continue reading “Add 24 Years To Your Life With 8 Simple Habits Says Study From The American Society For Nutrition”
Health Care is ‘Overwhelmingly Complex’ For Seniors
Health Care is ‘Overwhelmingly Complex’ For Seniors Adults tend to need more medical care as they age, but arranging and managing that care can be overwhelming for seniors. A recent study suggests that receiving in-person care and treatment can require “substantial time, effort, and cost” for older adults and their spouses or caregivers. The study, … Continue reading “Health Care is ‘Overwhelmingly Complex’ For Seniors”
America Is Aging Quickly And Is Unprepared
America Is Aging Quickly And Is Unprepared The predictions about the aging Baby Boomer population have become a reality, and America is not ready for it—nor are the older adults themselves. The generation born between 1946 and 1964 faces significant challenges such as financial stability, personal health, and housing as they enter their later years. … Continue reading “America Is Aging Quickly And Is Unprepared “
Seniors And The Benefits Of The Mediterranean Diet!
Seniors And The Benefits Of The Mediterranean Diet! Following the healthy Mediterranean diet and exercising up to six times a week helped older adults gain muscle mass and lose a noticeable amount of body fat by the end of one year, findings from a multi-year study showed. What’s more, the study participants kept much of … Continue reading “Seniors And The Benefits Of The Mediterranean Diet!”
Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts
Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts Millions of Medicare beneficiaries will have lower out-of-pocket costs for medication now that the nation’s single largest health program has the power to negotiate prescription drug prices directly with drug manufacturers. Medicare recipients who took the first 10 drugs selected for negotiations paid a total of $3.4 … Continue reading “Medicare’s First Ten Drugs Targeted For Price Cuts”
Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk of Death by Half
Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk of Death by Half A new lung cancer pill taken once a day has the potential to cut the risk of death by more than half, according to a global study that researchers and medical professionals called, “thrilling” and a potential game-changer in the treatment of lung cancer. The study … Continue reading “Lung Cancer Pill Cuts Risk of Death by Half”