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U.S. Life Expectancy to Reach 85 by 2060
Census Bureau predicts life expectancy will increase by about six years between 2017 and 2060
ASA: No Decline Seen in Active Smoking for Stroke Survivors
Adjusted prevalence of active smoking decreased in overall population, but not among stroke survivors
Caregivers Are in Need of Better Health Care Coverage, Access
Caregivers at greater risk for lack of coverage, not accessing needed health care due to costs
Sedentary Behavior, Activity Linked to Depression at Age 18
Depression scores at age 18 lower with every 60 minutes/day of light activity at ages 12, 14, 16 years
ASA: No Decline Seen in Active Smoking for Stroke Survivors
Adjusted prevalence of active smoking decreased in overall population, but not among stroke survivors
Nonpharmaceutical Interventions Aid Low Back Pain
Movement-based mind-body interventions could be effective alternatives to drugs, surgery, injections
2002 to 2018 Saw Increases in Heroin Use, Use Disorder, Injection
800,000 U.S. adults surveyed; prevalence of heroin use increased from 0.17 to 0.32 percent
Recommendations Issued for Sleep Disturbance in Pediatric Autism
Behavioral strategies recommended as first-line treatment approach for children, teens with ASD
2011 to 2018 Saw Decline in Problems Paying Medical Bills
Percent of persons in families with problems paying bills higher for women, children, non-Hispanic blacks
Use of General Anesthesia May Up Risk for Postpartum Depression
PPD requiring hospitalization higher among women undergoing general anesthesia for cesarean delivery
