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Perceived physical activity is associated with mortality

Perceived Physical Activity Level Predicts Mortality

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Association persists even after adjustment for confounders, including actual physical activity
Even a few extra pounds gained in early or middle adulthood can increase risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension

Chronic Disease Risk Rises With Even Slow, Steady Weight Gain

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As little as 11 pounds gained from early to middle adulthood tied to significantly elevated risk
As of 2015

CDC: >100 Million Americans Have Diabetes or Prediabetes

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Diabetes was seventh leading cause of death in 2015 in United States, according to report
The Washington State high court has ruled against interstate medical liability

High Court Rules Against Interstate Medical Liability

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Case involves doctor providing care to football player in Idaho, who then died after injury in Washington
Better patient-physician communication can improve care and reduce burnout

Patient-Centered Communication Could Help Reduce Burnout

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ICARE method, including collaboration, can be used for effective communication with patients
For hemodialysis patients

Thyroid Status Linked to Impaired HRQoL in Dialysis Patients

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Higher TSH levels linked to lower role limitations due to energy/fatigue, physical function, pain
For early career teachers

Early Career Burnout Can Be Contagious Via Social Networks

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One-unit increase in mean social network members' burnout levels tied to 0.21-unit increase in burnout
For HIV-positive kidney transplantation recipients

Worse Outcomes for HIV Kidney Recipients on PI-Based ART

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Increased risk of allograft loss, death for HIV-positive patients receiving protease inhibitor ART
Sustained diet changes -- even later in life -- can extend people's lives

Large Study Shows Eating Better at Any Age Can Prolong Life

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Researchers suggest it's never too late to benefit from a commitment to eating healthier
Medicaid enrollees are largely satisfied with their health care

Medicaid Enrollees Are Satisfied With Their Health Care

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Enrollees rate their overall health care at 7.9, on average, on a scale of 1 to 10