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Review Addresses Nutritional Hype for Popular Foods
Legumes, coffee, tea tied to cardiovascular benefits; added sugars, energy drinks linked to harmful effects
Cardiac Profiles Up With Exercise, Less Sitting in Early Old Age
Greater light, moderate-to-vigorous intensity activity tied to more favorable profile in adults age 60 to 64
Few Older Homeless Adults Make Advance Care Plans
Most have potential surrogates for decision making but have not discussed or documented ACP wishes
Perspectives on USPSTF A-Fib Screening Recommendation
Physicians weigh in on the need to develop a screening strategy
USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence to Screen for Atrial Fibrillation
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says benefit unclear in asymptomatic, older patients
Feeling Young May Be Reflected in Brain Structure
Those who feel younger than their real age actually have less brain aging
AMA Adopts Policy to Advance Gender Equity in Medicine
AMA House of Delegates has adopted policy to study, act for, advocate gender equity in medicine
AHA: A Diverse Diet May Not Promote a Healthy Weight
American Heart Association science advisory recommends healthy eating patterns instead
Cyber Insurance Recommended for All Physician Practices
Patient data hacking is a risk even for small practices
Steps Taken to Increase Use of Electronic Tools in Medicine
Docs will have more opportunity to use technology with extra codes approved by CPT Editorial Panel
