COVID-19 vaccines cut mortality with heart failure
Jun 16, 2022
Those who are partially vaccinated and unvaccinated face the same increased risk, whereas boosted and fully vaccinated adults fare best.
Left ventricular assist devices aid survival, quality of life in elderly
Sep 10, 2021
The benefits for heart failure patients include functional capacity and fewer complications with newer devices.
Statin use may cut cancer risk in heart failure patients
Jun 24, 2021
Reduced risk for incident cancer and cancer-related mortality in patients with heart failure appears to depend on duration of statin use.
Heart failure training increases home care worker job satisfaction: Cornell study
By
Joe Jancsurak
Nov 12, 2020
Home care workers who have been trained in heart failure are more satisfied with their jobs and feel more prepared and confident working with heart failure patients, according to new cross-campus research...
Omega-3 fatty acids cut heart attack deaths by 35 percent, Mayo Clinic finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 22, 2020
Omega-3 supplements should be a standard preventive treatment for people with cardiovascular disease or who are recovering from heart attack, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.
More good news about Tai Chi
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 21, 2015
As we observe Falls Prevention Awareness Day and plan for Active Aging Week next week, new evidence arises of the health benefits of Tai Chi for older adults.
CMS to test model for chronic ailments
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2015
Your residents who have diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, mood disorders and other chronic conditions and are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans may end up being part of a newly announced...