At least one in five people has obesity in each US state
By
HealthDay News
Sep 12, 2024
CDC data show that in 23 states, 35% or more of the population is now obese.
US caregivers face worsening of their own health challenges
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 29, 2024
Mental distress, depression, asthma, obesity and having any or multiple chronic physical conditions worsened for caregivers from 2015 to 2022.
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.
Preexisting allergic disease may increase risk for long COVID
Nov 15, 2023
A systematic literature review identifies an increased risk but with very low certainty.
Review shows certain exercises benefit patients with asthma
Aug 14, 2023
Yoga, breathing control practices and aerobic training show benefits.
Frequent green space visits linked to lower use of certain meds
Jan 19, 2023
Lower use of psychotropic, antihypertensive and asthma medications were observed; the association was attenuated by body mass index.
Dry powder inhalers show benefits for asthma control, environment
Feb 08, 2022
Switching to a dry powder inhaler more than halves the carbon footprint of asthma treatment without asthma worsening.
As COVID-19 lawsuits begin, operators can take steps to reduce their litigation risk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 12, 2020
As COVID-19-related lawsuits are being filed against senior living operators, operators can take practical steps to reduce their litigation risk in the wake of the pandemic, according to an attorney who...
Planning an outing to the fair? Avoid the pigs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2016
If your activities calendar has a trip to an upcoming county or state fair on it, you’ll want to bypass the pig exhibits, based on new information from the CDC.
Assessments can help housing professionals address health issues: brief
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2016
Health impact assessments can help healthcare and housing professionals prevent falls and improve mental health in older adults, according to new issue briefs from the Pew Charitable Trusts.