By ABBE UDOCHI Too many Americans have experienced less than ideal healthcare in recent months as they work through an overwhelmed system. The elderly need to be especially vigilant and prepared as states reopen and seniors begin seeing their doctors again. The system’s deficits have proven particularly dangerous for elderly […]
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More school, less heart disease?
Researchers keep finding evidence that education level predicts heart disease risk. Most people probably think of school as something for strengthening the brain. Increasingly, researchers are learning that it may be just as important for the heart. Education is an excellent predictor of heart disease, multiple studies have shown. Dr. […]
That Gut Feeling – How bacteria in your gut interact with the mind and body
By American Heart Association News Many people are familiar with the idea that gut bacteria are important for health. Given their location, you might assume that role is only about digestion. But evidence is mounting that the microbes in our intestines interact with our minds — and hearts — in […]
What to expect from a telehealth visit
Health news Virtual visits have become a more familiar part of American health care. While doctors and patients may miss the face-to-face interaction, telemedicine options allow people to confer with physicians and clinicians over the phone, tablet or computer. “Virtual visits are an efficient and convenient way for health care […]
Keeping your distance – Chronic loneliness can have long-term health consequences
If you’ve been keeping a healthy distance from other people because of COVID-19, you probably feel smart. But if you’re also feeling lonely and stressed, it doesn’t mean anything is wrong. It could simply mean you’re human. The need to be around people is hard-wired into our brains, researchers say. […]