[ad_1] People over the age of 60 who are sedentary for long periods of time are at increased risk of developing dementia. That’s according to a new study by researchers at the University of Southern California and the University of Arizona. About 6.5 million people over the age of 65 in the United States will ...

[ad_1] There was considerable turmoil across the healthcare industry when news reached Wednesday that Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) was shutting down its virtual and home care business, Amazon Care. The Amazon Care shutdown is a failure when viewed in isolation. Amazon couldn’t completely disrupt the healthcare industry, or at least the home health sector. In fact, ...

[ad_1] A recent study led by Intermountain Healthcare analyzed antimicrobial management programs in 20 different healthcare systems. This is a starting point to reduce usage and avoid superbugs. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News) Estimated duration: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Antibiotics are very helpful in treating infections, but overuse and overprescription can quickly reduce ...

[ad_1] Earlier this year, we celebrated the 49th anniversary of safe and legal abortion with the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Unfortunately, when the Supreme Court was debating the case heard last fall (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization), it was not likely that it would be the final anniversary of the landmark case. I ...

[ad_1] More than a quarter of California parents moved their children to new schools during the pandemic. Most say they want to give their children a different experience and are unhappy with COVID protocols and learning and mental health support. Charter schools saw the largest increase in student numbers, with 23% of parents sending their ...

[ad_1] Living in Hawaii is something many travelers have been thinking about for years. If you need another reason to vacation in Hawaii, here you go. The annual United Health Foundation survey ranks Hawaii as the healthiest state in the last 28 years. Opportunities for an active lifestyle and an overall healthy healthcare system are ...

[ad_1] Lynskey, 40, is a member of the Boston Police Department’s Street Outreach Unit. The team specializes in connecting people suffering from substance use disorders and mental illness to social services, with a focus on treatment and housing rather than accommodation. Lynskey, a former mental health worker who felt called to join the police force ...

[ad_1] Published: Aug 28, 2022 15:09:07 Updated: Aug 28, 2022 15:08:54 As dog owners in southern New Hampshire face a mysterious respiratory disease outbreak, the New Hampshire Department of Health is urging caution when purchasing pet health insurance. “The regulatory framework around it is … pretty light. said. The webinar was unrelated to the outbreak ...