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People who feel younger than their age show fewer signs of brain aging than those who feel their age or older than their age

Feeling Young May Be Reflected in Brain Structure

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Those who feel younger than their real age actually have less brain aging
There is insufficient evidence to support screening for atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography in older

USPSTF: Insufficient Evidence to Screen for Atrial Fibrillation

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says benefit unclear in asymptomatic, older patients
The U.S. Preventive Service Task Force published a final recommendation on Aug. 7 citing insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography in asymptomatic

Perspectives on USPSTF A-Fib Screening Recommendation

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Physicians weigh in on the need to develop a screening strategy
Maternal vitamin D supplementation from mid-pregnancy until birth or until six months postpartum does not improve fetal or infant growth

Vit D Supplementation Doesn’t Improve Fetal, Infant Growth

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Findings based on study of Bangladeshi women and infants, a population with known deficiency
The American Heart Association is concerned about the impact screen time is having on sedentary behavior in children and teens

American Heart Association Urges Screen Time Limits for Youth

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Increasing screen trends may have negative cardiometabolic impact; panel calls for more research
Use of cross-linked polyethylene has significantly reduced the revision rate following total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis

Revision Rates for Arthritis-Related Hip Replacement Down

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Use of cross-linked polyethylene bearing surface led to the reduction
Greater adherence to an overall healthy lifestyle is associated with a substantially lower risk of cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality among adults with type 2 diabetes

Healthy Lifestyle With Diabetes Cuts Cardiovascular Risk

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Benefit seen for adoption of healthy lifestyle even after T2DM diagnosis made
Both overweight and normal-weight children who were born as extreme preterm infants are at risk for high blood pressure and hypertension

High BP Seen at School Age for Extreme Preterm Infants

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Increased risk of high BP, hypertension seen among both overweight and normal-weight 6- to 7-year-olds
The majority of older homeless-experienced adults have a potential surrogate for health care decisions

Few Older Homeless Adults Make Advance Care Plans

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Most have potential surrogates for decision making but have not discussed or documented ACP wishes
Underinsured and never insured adults are more likely than adequately insured adults to report poor/fair health and frequent mental distress

Insurance Status Tied to Higher Self-Perceived Poor/Fair Health

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Underinsured and never insured adults more likely to report poor/fair health