Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate Up From 2014 to 2015 in U.S.
Decrease of 0.1 year in life expectancy from 2014 to 2015 in U.S. population
Healthy Diet May Help Lengthen the Lives of CKD Patients
Study found eating lots of fruit, vegetables, fish, whole grains was linked to lower rate of early death
Tai Chi Found to Be Beneficial for Veterans With PTSD
Chinese exercise regimen helps veterans cope with distressing symptoms of PTSD
Higher NT-proBNP Tied to Lower Brain Volume in Older Adults
Higher NT-proBNP levels linked to volumetric and microstructural markers of subclinical brain damage
Heart Rate Recovery Could Predict Mortality in Older Adults
In study, people with slower heart rate recovery had higher odds of dying within four years
Even Moderate, Regular Alcohol Consumption Could Cause A-Fib
Risk of atrial fibrillation up by 8 percent for each daily alcoholic drink
Prefrontal Brain Activity May Predict Risk of Falls in Elderly
Imaging gives insight into neurological changes that make falls more likely, researchers say
Suicide Risk Up for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Findings underscore importance of depression screening, researcher says
Prevalence of Disability 2.7 Percent at U.S. Medical Schools
Most common disability is ADHD followed by learning disabilities and psychological disabilities
Learning Interventions Can Improve Med Student Well-Being
Environmental interventions such as pass/fail grading system, mental health programs beneficial