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Are You One of the 4 Million People at Risk for Leaky Heart Valves?
(BPT) – Did you know nearly one in 10 people aged 75 or older[i] suffers from a leaky mitral valve, or mitral regurgitation? And most don’t know it, attributing symptoms of fatigue or shortness of breath to just old age. In 2009, Kato Pomer was an active 92-year-old woman, still practicing child psychiatry, painting, gardening, […]
People with reduced kidney function miss this important warning sign
(BPT) – Anyone with a chronic disease knows the importance of monitoring personal health data to keep on top of one’s disease. If you suffer from heart disease, for example, you watch your cholesterol and blood pressure closely, and if you are diabetic, you monitor your blood sugar. People suffering from reduced kidney function have […]
Medicare Advantage: 20 years, 20 million people and 4 factors
(BPT) – In 1997, the federal government created the Medicare + Choice program – later renamed Medicare Advantage – to enhance consumer choice and more efficiently deliver Medicare benefits to older Americans. You may have heard of Medicare Advantage, but maybe you don’t know exactly what it is, what it offers and how it can […]
Diabetes impacts younger people more often: Are you at risk?
(BPT) – Every 17 seconds someone in the United States is diagnosed with diabetes. What’s even more surprising is diabetes is growing fastest among younger people, outpacing the rate of heart disease, substance abuse and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A new study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) shows that the impact of […]
Breakthrough technology offers numerous benefits to people with hearing loss
(BPT) – The latest breakthrough in hearing aids is not what you’d expect. In an industry dedicated to helping people hear better, some hearing aid manufacturers have developed technology that helps people live better, too. Lithium-ion batteries — a rechargeable technology that has been used for years in cell phones and laptops — is now […]
People with kidney disease at higher risk for heart disease: Take charge and reduce risks through good nutrition and self-care
(BPT) – Heart disease is a big problem in the United States, especially for the more than 20 million Americans living with kidney disease. That’s because kidney disease causes a variety of health problems that make it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively. But if you’ve got kidney disease, take heart – there […]
Shared experiences and support can help people manage type 2 diabetes
(BPT) – Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes, and most (90-95 percent) have type 2 diabetes. Diabetes management isn’t always easy – some people may have difficulty visiting their doctor regularly, eating healthy foods and reaching their A1C goal. That’s why America’s Diabetes Challenge, a program from Merck and the American Diabetes Association, is encouraging […]
Ever wonder who participates in medical studies? People like you
(BPT) – Giving blood and participating in fundraiser walks are popular ways to help those in need, but there’s another way to directly support America’s medical research communities and advance important knowledge that could someday improve or save lives: participate in a clinical trial. Research studies are one of the most effective ways for scientists […]
Just Say No: Healthy Eating And Peer Pressure
If you are on a diet or simply enjoying a healthy lifestyle, than you probably know that peer pressure to eat foods that are not good for you is a major part of your life. If you are concerned about nutrition and the food that goes into your mouth, don’t worry there are ways to […]
Along with antiretroviral medications, doctors may prescribe exercise for people with HIV
In addition to antiretroviral medications, people with HIV may soon begin receiving a home exercise plan from their doctors, according to a researcher at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. “People with HIV are developing secondary chronic illnesses earlier and more frequently than their non-HIV counterparts,” said Allison Webel, PhD, RN, […]