SHOW YOUR HEART SOME LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
(Source – blog.medicare.gov) Although popular love songs might tell you otherwise, a broken heart can’t kill you—but heart disease can. Heart disease
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Health Care – General
Researchers Discover ‘Anxiety Cells’ In The Brain
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) Scientists have found specialized brain cells in mice that appear to control anxiety levels. The
Read MoreHeart group warns of cardiovascular risks after treatment for breast cancer
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) Cardiologists are not telling women with breast cancer to decline treatment — far from it. But in
Read MoreAre workplace wellness programs helpful? This study says ‘maybe’
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) A workplace wellness program did not significantly lower healthcare costs or improve outcomes
Read MoreState-by-state breakdown of 83 rural hospital closures
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Of the 26 states that have seen at least one rural hospital close
Read MoreFlu Season Rages On, Hitting Baby Boomers Unusually Hard
(By Gisele Grayson and Rob Stein for NPR) This year’s severe flu season is still pummeling the country from coast
Read MoreWhat types of patients use health apps? 5 study insights
(By Jessica Kim Cohen for Becker’s Hospital Review) Individuals with self-reported poor health are less likely to engage with health
Read MoreHow To Teach Mosquitoes To Leave You Alone
(By Michaeleen Doucleff for NPR) Human skin is a cornucopia of fragrances. The bacteria living on our skin emit more
Read MoreIn Battleground Races, Health Care Lags As Hot-Button Issue, Poll Finds
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) As the midterm elections approach, health care ranks as the top issue, mentioned
Read MoreA Push To Get Older Adults In Better Shape For Surgery
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Surgery can be hard on older adults, resulting in serious complications and death
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