An expert says in the long run when daylight savings time has gone away it can wreak havoc on our moods, sleep schedule, social schedule and more, related to less daylight, increase in melatonin that tells our bodies to go to bed bed earlier, and impact hormones.
Harvard Heart Letter – To live a long life free of heart disease, what habits or conditions matter the most?
According to a major global study, smoking and high blood pressure stand out as the two most important factors driving the risk of developing heart disease.
Together with high cholesterol, excess weight (or being underweight), and diabetes, these five factors account for about 50% of the burden of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide....
KFF Health News – The Trump administration has ordered states to investigate certain individuals enrolled in Medicaid to determine whether they are ineligible because of their immigration status, with five states reporting they’ve received more than 170,000 names collectively — an “unprecedented” step by the federal government that ensnares the state-federal health program in the president’s immigration crackdown.
Advocates say the push burdens states with duplicative verification checks and could lead people to lose coverage...
MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK, ROCHESTER, Minn. — HealthLocator, a new, free digital tool, launches today to help patients and families find hospitals that consistently provide high-quality care.
HealthLocator gathers national quality data into a single, easy-to-navigate tool that allows users to search by city, specialty, or hospital. With just a few clicks, people can compare hospitals based on performance and make more informed choices about their care.
"HealthLocator brings together existing external national quality data into...
Heard on Morning Edition – If Congress does not extend the federal subsidies set to expire in December, the Congressional Budget Office estimates that 4 million people will become uninsured in the next several years.
The people who opt to go without insurance will probably be younger and healthier, Cox says, "because sicker, older people will be more motivated to keep their coverage, even if that means paying a lot more each month."
It's easy to...
EAT THIS, NOT THAT! – Staying quick on your feet after 60 reflects more than good fitness, it shows your body’s coordination, reaction speed, and balance haven’t slowed down with time.
If you can handle these moves without losing your rhythm, you’re already moving better than most people your age.
Quick Step Taps
This movement strengthens your coordination, foot speed, and leg control, all essential for moving confidently and preventing stumbles. It’s the kind of fast, reactive...