Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Karad led a crowd of practically 7,500 folks in performing yoga on Tuesday morning on the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad on the event of the Worldwide Yoga Day. “Increasingly folks have understood the significance of a […]
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Dental Care May Reduce Healthcare Costs for People with Diabetes, Heart Disease
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Key Takeaways New research links regular dental visits with lowered healthcare costs. The study specifically analyzed patients with diabetes and heart disease. Dentists stress the importance of regular dental care for your overall health. New research is linking routine dental care with lower healthcare costs for people with diabetes and […]
Most people over 50 feel their health is the same or better than before 2020
Despite the pandemic’s terrible toll on older adults, a new national poll shows that most people over 50 still say their health is as good as it was before March 2020, or even better. But a sizable minority – 20% of those in their 50s and early 60s, and 14% […]
CVS exec: People deserve fair shot at being healthy
The new chief health equity officer at CVS Health hopes she will have more influence in fixing care disparities before they land patients in the hospital By TOM MURPHY AP Health Writer May 16, 2022, 3:00 PM • 3 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article Dr. Joneigh […]
How poor dental care in prison makes reentry harder for formerly incarcerated people
Eugene Youngblood was 16 when a car accident caused his two front teeth to hit the steering wheel, causing damage that would slowly kill his incisors. Youngblood, however, didn’t see a dentist until two years later, when he received a routine checkup soon after entering prison in 1991. The prison […]
Dental care reduces likelihood of hospitalization for people with diabetes or coronary artery disease
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Physicians and dentists know that oral health is a critical element of overall health. However, there are many unknowns with respect to the effects of regular dental care and a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. Furthermore, Medicare does not cover dental care, and although children receive […]
Fitness: It’s the therapeutic aspect of yoga that keeps people coming back
Breadcrumb Trail Links Diet & Fitness Before you sign up for a class or start checking out online options, take a few minutes to determine what type of yoga best suits your goals. Ideally, a first foray into yoga is with an instructor who can gently lead you through some […]
Calcium Supplements Linked to Earlier Death in Older People With Heart Valve Disease
Calcium supplements, which are frequently given to older people to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures, are linked to an increased risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, a progressive and potentially fatal condition, according to new research published online in the journal Heart. What’s […]
Why Dental Care Is Crucial for People With Bleeding Disorders
I’m diligent about oral healthcare. I use an electric toothbrush, floss every day, and visit my dentist every three months. My reasons for this diligence are many, but mostly I am afraid of bleeding from dental procedures. Mouth and gum bleeding are common for those living with von Willebrand disease […]
NYC top health official refers to White women as ‘birthing people,’ calls Black and Hispanic women ‘mothers’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A top health official in New York City is facing backlash after a series of tweets she posted calling White mothers “birthing people” while referring to Black and Hispanic women as “mothers.” REP. CORI BUSH SCORCHED FOR REFERRING TO WOMEN AS ‘BIRTHING […]