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Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New, Lower Prices for First Ten Drugs

On Thursday, the Biden-Harris Administration is delivering on its promise to lower out-of-pocket drug costs for seniors and save money for Americans. That’s because Medicare has the power to negotiate...

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Study Uncovers Some Underlying Reasons Why Music Therapy Helps Treat Depression

Written by Hannah Flynn — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.   Using music to help treat mental illness is one focus of mental illness research. Experts are interested in understanding music...

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Your Wearable Says Your Heart Rate Variability Has Changed. Now What?

By Sharon Theimer   Wearables measure several aspects of health, and heart rate variability might be one of those. It may be surprising when your device informs you that your heart rate variability is...

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Exploring the Significance of Elderly Care Workers and Their Diverse Career...

America is in the midst of a radical change that is quickly changing the type of care that masses of patients across the country require. Specifically, the older adult population is growing at a rapid...

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Examining the Benefits of Choosing a Florida Senior Living Facility

Choosing a senior living facility is a significant decision that can greatly impact the quality of life for you or your loved one. Florida has become a popular destination for senior living, offering a...

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How Is Heart Disease Linked To Alzheimer’s Development?

Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D. For some time now, researchers have known there is a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. Previous...

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Do You Really Need to Wear Compression Socks on a Long Flight?

By Lola Méndez –  Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Fast Facts * On TikTok, users tout the benefits of wearing compression socks while flying and urge others to wear them on long-haul flights, too. *...

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New Study Finds Stark Differences In Dementia Diagnosis Rates Across US

Written by Robby Berman — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.   A person is much less likely to receive a diagnosis of, and treatment for, dementia in some areas of the United States than in...

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Aging Human Body Experiences ‘Really Dramatic Changes’ At 2 Ages: Study

Everyone knows that as we age, our bodies go through a lot of changes. While changes will occur every year, past research shows that, at the protein level, the most notable changes take place around...

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Eli Lilly Releases New Form Of Weight Loss Drug Zepbound For Half The Price...

By Annika Kim Constantino   Eli Lilly on Tuesday released a new form of its weight loss drug Zepbound for roughly half its usual monthly list price to reach millions of patients without insurance...

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The Healthiest Takeout Orders for Every Type of Cuisine

By Korin Miller – Medically reviewed by Kayla Girgen, RD Healthy takeout might sound like a misnomer but to-go meals aren’t all high in calories, fat, sodium, and sugar. Some healthy takeout options...

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Diagnosis:Checking The Pulse Of Florida Health Care News And Policy

— Red ink rising — There’s a ballooning deficit in the health insurance program for 170,00 state workers, retirees and their families over the next several years, Florida’s top economists agree. The...

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Sleeping More On Weekends May Cut Heart Disease Risk By Up To 20%, Study Finds

Written by Finn Cohen — Fact checked by Jennifer Chesak, MSJ   “Catching up” on sleep over the weekend could reduce the risk of heart disease by nearly 20%, according to a new study presented this...

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New NFL Helmet Accessory Reduces Concussions − But Players And Fans May Not...

By Noah Cohan, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis   Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear....

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5 Ways to Save Money in Your Aesthetic Practice

The aesthetic industry is booming — experts predict its growth by 14 % annually through 2026. There’s a surge in demand for non-invasive aesthetic procedures like dermal fillers, Botox, and other...

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Making Cellphone Calls May Increase Heart Disease Risk, Study Finds

Written by Tim Newman — Fact checked by Kevin Cyr, MD   A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, which included data from almost half a million participants, measured an association...

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Matcha Green Tea May Improve Sleep, Social Functioning In Older Adults

Written by Erika Watts — Fact checked by Kelsey Costa, MS, RDN   Millions of people in the United States live with dementia, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association, this number is only set to...

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Epithalon Peptide Research: Sleep, Aging, Tumors, and More

Epithalon, a peptide telomerase activator, has been extensively studied and is believed to have significant potential for longevity. First characterized and created by Russian researchers in the 1980s,...

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Higher Alzheimer’s Risk In Younger People Linked To Nightly Light Pollution...

Written by Elizabeth Pratt — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.   Excessive light pollution at night could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly for people under 65. Research...

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3 Blood Biomarkers Predict Higher Risk Of Heart Attack, Stroke In Women

Written by Corrie Pelc — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.   “Younger women typically are concerned about other medical issues such as risks for breast cancer, but heart attack and stroke...

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