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Virginia Beach County Health Alert: New Mammogram Guidelines …

WEBKnow this: "The new guidelines now say that all women should get a mammogram every two years, starting at age 40. This change was made mainly because more women in …

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New study reveals ‘old age’ begins later than it used to

WEBAnd women say that it starts two years later than men, according to the findings. Today's middle-aged adults and pensioners believe that "old age" begins in …

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Money Worries Top Seniors' List of Health-Related Concerns: Poll

WEBOther top concerns included assisted living costs (56%), prescription medicine costs (54%), scams and fraud (53%), cost of health insurance or Medicare (52%), and …

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Which Patients and Surgeries Are 'High Risk' for Seniors

WEBThey focused on the medical records of nearly 57,000 people over the age of 65, classifying them into three groups: Non-frail (about 29% of patients), frail (about …

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Does taking the stairs instead of an elevator help you live longer

WEBTaking the stairs rather than an elevator leads to a longer life, according to a new study. Researchers found that climbing stairs was associated with a 24 percent …

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This type of exercise can help reduce anxiety and depression

WEBThe study, published in the journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, carried out an umbrella review of studies across the globe to examine the …

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Doctors say risk of stroke could be determined by blood test

WEBA simple blood test could determine the risk of a potentially fatal stroke, according to a new study. It would allow doctors to determine whether a person may be …

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Mental health in Iowa needs an all-in effort

WEBIn fairness, the Iowa Legislature and Gov. Kim Reynolds have passed a lot of legislation to improve mental health care including, but not limited to, passing the …

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Mental health ideas top talks Local News maqnews.com

WEBAfter decades of advocating for more and better mental health services for Jackson County residents and all Iowans, Jack Willey continues his work on the Eastern …

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County hospital hires new executive Local News maqnews.com

WEBDec 20, 2022. Patrick Peters has been named the new administrator for Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa. He will begin Feb. 6. Peters will be responsible …

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McLean County Health Alert: Feeling Angry

WEBKnow this: "So, look, the findings of this study underscore the critical nature of emotional health in managing cardiovascular risk. Anger, by impairing vascular function, …

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New School Lunch Rules Target Added Sugars, Salt

WEBBy the 2027-28 school year, weekly meal calories will be capped at 10% added sugars, the USDA said. The final rule requires one 15% cut in sodium in lunches …

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TikTok Riddled With Misleading Info on Health: Study

WEBTHURSDAY, April 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Young people researching health topics on TikTok will find an alarming amount of misinformation on the platform, a new study …

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Staying Fit Boosts Kids' Mental Health Health maqnews.com

WEBApr 30, 2024 Updated Apr 30, 2024. TUESDAY, April 30, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The benefits of physical fitness for kids spill over into their mental health, new research …

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Americans of Pacific Island Ethnicity Have Up to Triple the Rate of

WEB“We hope that these startling disparities will spur local communities and health care providers to increase awareness of cancer symptoms and opportunities for …

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Harvard study reveals how pollution raises risk of heart attack or

WEBThe worrying findings suggest that "dirty air" puts under-65s in greater danger of dying from cardiovascular disease. Study lead author Doctor Shady …

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AI Won't Replace ER Doctors Anytime Soon: Study

WEBTHURSDAY, May 2, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Artificial intelligence might be able to help doctors by filling out rote paperwork, but it’s not going to be useful in the ER anytime …

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Study suggests evening exercise best for obese people

WEBObese people trying to improve their health are better off exercising in the evening, scientists claim. An eight year study from the UK Biobank revealed that …

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