How to protect yourself from poor air quality
(By Liz Baker, Life Kit for NPR) Hundreds of wildfires are burning right now in Canada, and the wind has
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First anniversary of Mammography and Medical Options Act (MAMMO Act)
(Source – news.va.gov) VA marks the first anniversary of the enactment of the Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options
Read MoreHumana now has 250 primary care centers for seniors
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Humana’s CenterWell Senior Primary Care business has opened its 250th center with plans
Read MoreA Windfall in Health Insurance Rebates? It’s Not as Crazy as It Sounds
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Former Democratic Sen. Al Franken tweeted recently that Americans will receive “$1.1 B
Read MoreWhy some physicians are breaking up with Medicare
(By Riz Hatton for Becker’s Hospital Review) Sixty-five percent of physicians plan to continue treating Medicare and Medicaid patients, according
Read MoreLive Whole Health #174: Motion is lotion
(Source – news.va.gov) Do you ever feel joint stiffness or tightness that gets in the way of moving like you
Read MoreBy boosting memory consolidation, scientists may be able to help Alzheimer’s patients
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) During sleep, the brain strengthens memories it expects to use in the future. Now, scientists
Read MoreCaregiver Support Program provides CPR training to Veterans’ caregivers
(Source – news.va.gov) Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating. According to the American Heart Association, more than
Read MoreCDC: Drug costs keep millions from taking medications as prescribed
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Newly released data from the CDC shows more than 9 million U.S. adults
Read MoreFor many who use power wheelchairs, CMS decision just made seat elevation much less expensive
(By Kerry Dooley Young for STAT) For years, patients and medical groups have advocated for Medicare to cover wheelchairs with
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