Physical function in older adults linked to CV event risk
Aug 31, 2022
A low or intermediate score on Short Physical Performance Battery was linked to an increased risks for composite and individual CVD outcomes.
Kendal on Hudson has the scoop on ice cream
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 17, 2022
The residents of Kendal on Hudson celebrated National Ice Cream Day how they know best. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!
Omicron cases pass U.S. peak seen with delta
Dec 27, 2021
The numbers of hospitalizations, however, have not yet reached those higher levels.
Metformin, lifestyle changes cut risk for T2DM, but not CVD
May 27, 2022
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention versus placebo
Citizenship department updates expedited work permit process for healthcare workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 10, 2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has published new guidance on expedited renewals for employment authorization applications for healthcare workers.
Whole-fruit intake may reduce risk for Type 2 diabetes
Jun 08, 2021
Total fruit intake is inversely associated with serum insulin and HOMA2 of ß-cell function
Study confirms virulence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern
Oct 05, 2021
The risks for hospitalization, ICU admission, death were up for N501Y-positive variants but were even more pronounced with the delta variant.
Medicare, many third-party insurers to cover coronavirus testing
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 10, 2020
Medicare and several leading insurers have committed to helping mitigate the costs associated with testing for and treating the novel coronavirus that has been spreading nationwide. In addition, officials...
New law requires training to prevent LGBT discrimination in assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 07, 2018
Workers at assisted living communities in Massachusetts will be required to undergo training on the prevention and elimination of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity under a...
Senators ask president for more Alzheimer’s funding
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 02, 2018
A group of 14 senators led by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), founder and co-chair of the Senate Alzheimer’s Task Force, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) on Wednesday asked President Trump to boost funding...