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Tag: prevention
Being American Is Bad for Your Health
According to the New York Times, a growing body of mortality research on immigrants has shown that the longer they live in this country, the worse their rates of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. And while their American-born children may have more money, they tend to live shorter...
Older Adults Not Getting Preventive Screenings
A new report from agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services say that critical gaps exist between older Americans who receive preventive services and those who do not. Clinical prevention services examined in the report include: vaccinations that protect against influenza and pneumococcal disease screenings for the...
Prevention Screens – Are They Really Free?
According to a report by Minnesota Public Radio healthcare screenings may not be free for all people come January 1. That is when Medicare will begin covering these tests 100 percent. But the experts say, for other plans, there are myriad exceptions. æ There are exemptions under the new law...
Preventing Chronic Conditions Adds Healthy Years
Chronic conditions affect up to 90% of seniors. A new study suggests something that should be somewhat obvious – preventing chronic conditions could both save significant amounts of money and add healthy years to the lives of the elderly. Duh! Chronic conditions include diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. Researchers...