Some love running to experience the phenomenon known as a “runner’s high.” Others do not enjoy running because of the high impact on their knees and many other joints in the body. Running is a great way to get in high-impact exercise, get the heart rate up, burn some calories, and exert those muscles -
Aduhelm, the new Alzheimer’s drug, has a $56,000 per year price, but Medicare has launched a formal process to determine if it will include it in coverage. A final decision is not anticipated to be met until the Spring of 2022 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), but a ruling could come
You may have seen it more in recent years - the notification that air quality is low in your area. Most people know that this can mean smog and irritants are abundant in the air that day, but it goes beyond just that. There can be a serious impact from poor air quality. Knowing what
Sunny days are in full swing! Remember to enjoy the sunshine and time well spent with loved ones, but also make health your priority. It is easy to forget how much the sun can drain you after months of cooler weather, but following safety tips will help you continue enjoying all that summer offers. For
Losing weight for health purposes comes down primarily to two simple factors: eating well and getting healthy motion. It does not require overly complex diets and programs, and it is not a one size fits all way to do it either. However, there are three basic ways you can manage weight loss at home and
As you age, your risk of type 2 diabetes increases. Nearly a quarter of older adults in the United States have type 2 diabetes, while over half have prediabetes. This refers to a phase that occurs just before the start of diabetes, diagnosed with a lab test known as fasting plasma glucose (FPG) or through
Sleep disorders are among some of the most common medical issues for Americans. Sleep disorders are defined as something that inhibits you from sleep or causes an increased level of sleepiness in daytime hours. Anyone can have a sleep disorder, but those affected by stress, anxiety, depression, and even genetics, have a higher likelihood of
New guidelines released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for nursing home visitation and community activities and testing seek to focus on the residents and the community staff. Memorandum 38 (also technically referred to as QSO-20-38-NH) addresses the effects of vaccinations and testing
Florida receives an annual budget of $101.5 billion from the federal government, and much of it goes towards health care programs. Currently, Florida estimates a $44 billion spend on healthcare annually. Recently, Florida lawmakers met and answered many questions from the Sunshine State's residents about how healthcare funds would be spent. There are a few
Mental health is something that adults have been facing for decades, but with a pandemic, that struggle is only heightened. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 in 5 adults now has a mental illness. Many have faced isolation, grief, and other health concerns for themselves and their loved ones
