Health, Fitness and Style
Poll: Many Sick Americans Experience Significant Financial Problems And Report Their Care Is Not Well-Managed
Nearly three-quarters of sick Americans say they want their doctor to spend time with them discussing other, broader health issues that might affect their long-term health (72%), as opposed to just talking about their specific medical problem (21%). more »
Elaine Soloway's Caregiving Series: Easy Rider
I’m vigilant this morning because yesterday, when I was unaware, he rode off, leaving the helmet on a hook in the garage, and the phone, pad, and pencil on the counter. And, instead of protective covering, he was wearing a baseball cap topped with AM/FM radio headphones. more »
Hepatitis C: Proposed Expansion of Testing Recommendations
Baby boomers are five times more likely than other American adults to be infected with the disease. In fact, more than 75 percent of American adults with hepatitis C are baby boomers. more »
Harvard School of Public Health Research: Some HDL, or "Good" Cholesterol, May Not Protect Against Heart Disease
A new study has found that a subclass of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the so-called “good” cholesterol, may not protect against coronary heart disease (CHD) and in fact may be harmful. more »
