Approximately 42% of senior citizens, aged 65 and older have a disability, according to newly released data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). The data canvassed only non-institutionalized seniors. The CDC published their analysis and data in last Friday’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Mobility issues were the most prevalent …
Migraines are some of the worst pain a human being can ever experience. It can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on just one side of the head. It’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. A migraine attack causes significant pain for hours to days and …
A new Alzheimer’s drug, called BAN2401 reduced amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s patients during Phase 2 clinical trials. Partnering drug manufacturers, Biogen and Eisai announced this exciting news last week. The long losing streak in finding an Alzheimer’s drug cure may be over. This Phase 2 clinical trial which lasted 18 months, showed BAN240 …
Liver cancer rates are surging at an alarming rate among senior citizens, reports the Centers For Disease Control (CDC). Overall, death rates from this cancer rose by 43 percent between 2000 and 2016. And, most noteworthy, Seniors, 75 and older had the highest death rates, followed by the age groups 65 to 74 and 55 …
Heart palpitations can cause light pounding, flutters, or skipped beats and they may or may not signal a serious disease. Knowing the symptoms and your health history will help you decide whether or not to call your doctor. Heart Palpitations: Stress Stress is the catalyst for many illnesses and heart problems is …
Gout is a form of arthritis that can happen at any time. Indeed, you may suddenly experience severe attacks of pain, swelling, and redness in the joints, and most often at the joint at the base of the big toe. The affected joint is hot, swollen and tender; such that the slightest weight feels intolerable. …
CMS (The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services) has proposed a significant funding increase for post acute care services provided by skilled nursing homes. This is part of its annual pay rules review for skilled nursing facilities, hospices, and inpatient rehab facilities. CMS: New Rules Help Skilled Nursing Homes Skilled nursing facilities …
Diabetics number in the hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Most diagnosed cases of diabetes are Type 2. In type 2 diabetes, cells lose their ability to use insulin to convert glucose, (blood sugar), into energy. There are approximately 23 million diabetes cases in the United States, and the estimated annual cost of this disease …
The House of Representatives at the end of last week passed a major bill that expands access to opioid treatment programs and increases funding. The new legislation called the Support for Patients and Communities Act, expands the use of telehealth services opioid abuse and improves care for infants with neonatal abstinence syndrome. In addition, the …