Participation in Specific Sports Tied to Significant Health Benefits
Racquet sports, swimming, and aerobics tied to lower risk of early death in study
Frailty Screening Initiative Cuts Mortality After Surgery
Implementation of FSI reduces mortality, with greatest improvement seen among frail patients
RSNA: Improved Brain Volume With Aerobic Intervention in MCI
Improvement noted in executive function in aerobic exercise group after six months
Study Supports Smoking Cessation for Smokers of Any Age
Even patients quitting in their 60s can add years to their lives, researchers find
CDC: Fewer U.S. Families Struggling to Pay Medical Bills
More Americans are experiencing relief with medical bills, but gaps remain
Meta-Analysis: Statins Cut Risk of Advanced Colorectal Adenoma
In meta-analysis, statin use linked to reduced risk of advanced, but not any colorectal adenoma
Mindfulness-Based Tx Doesn’t Cut Distress in Prostate Cancer
No significant changes in intervention outcomes for mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in advanced PC
Improved Cognitive Status Seen Following TAVR
More pronounced improvement in patients with baseline cognitive impairment
Amyloid Beta Deposits Can Affect Hearts of Alzheimer’s Patients
Deposits can lead to compromised myocardial function
E-Prescribing of High-Risk Drugs May Contribute to Falls in Elderly
Study found 41 percent of medications that can increase drowsiness were set too high for seniors
