Chronic loneliness linked to increased risk of stroke
Jun 28, 2024
Individuals with consistently high loneliness patterns over time had a significantly higher incident stroke risk.
Endocrine Society, June 1-4
Jun 20, 2024
The conference highlighted recent advances in the diagnosis and management of obesity, endocrine disorders, diabetes, and growth hormone and thyroid diseases.
AI-enabled tool lets users ‘mirror’ clinical health check-in
By
Aaron Dorman
Jan 12, 2024
A new “smart mirror” device can accurately assess vital signs such as blood pressure and even risk of heart disease.
US surgeon general announces national plan to fight ‘loneliness epidemic’
May 02, 2023
Loneliness can lead to pain, depression and shorter life spans in older adults and can impact sleep, inflammation and the immune system in younger adults.
Active older adults maintain happier, healthier lives: studies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2022
Older adults who maintain a consistent rate of daily activity aren’t just happier; they have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease as well, according to two new studies.
Technology-use changes essential to reducing loneliness ‘epidemic,’ surgeon general warns
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2023
Reforming digital environments can help reduce a loneliness epidemic that disproportionately affects the elderly, according to US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD.
Tech can help measure paces for seniors with heart issues, but doesn’t supply the final step: long-term...
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 28, 2023
New studies indicate devices can help residents stay fit and avoid heart emergencies, but motivation may need to come from caregivers.
AI-aided system can help improve stroke rehab, reduce risk of second emergency, report finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 12, 2024
A new AI model was able to reduce older adults’ recurrent strokes, heart attacks and vascular death, researchers discovered.
Environmental Protection Agency finalizes stronger air quality standards
Feb 09, 2024
The agency estimates that the new standard will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths in the first year of full enforcement.
Few adults know their heart health numbers
Feb 13, 2024
Less than 20% of US adults know their cholesterol or blood sugar levels.