Three simple interventions would dramatically cut deaths caused by heart disease, researchers say
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 10, 2019
Worldwide efforts to dramatically reduce deaths caused by heart disease should target three key areas: lowering blood pressure, cutting sodium intake and eliminating trans fats. So concludes a study conducted...
Research links heart failure to sleep disorder conditions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 08, 2018
Severe sleep-disordered breathing is linked with stiffening of artery walls and may be related to heart failure. In a new study in ESC Heart Failure, arterial stiffness increased according to the severity...
Longer work weeks are heart unhealthy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 06, 2017
For many long-term care nurses, the idea of working only 40 hours a week, even with scheduled shifts, may seem laughable.
Shoulder soreness linked to heart disease
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2017
Lifting nursing home residents may lead to staff blaming their shoulder soreness on physical strain. But a new study indicates shoulder joint pain symptoms may be linked to cardiovascular problems.
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Having primary care nurses promote physical activity could be effective enough to reduce heart disease and Type 2 diabetes risk among seniors, according to a British study.
Ebola shmebola! It’s the real killers we should be worrying about
By
John O'Connor
Oct 17, 2014
It’s not hard to see why the Ebola outbreak has so many of us on edge. It’s sort of like the proverbial monster under the bed. Except this time, the monster is no figment of our imagination....
Cancer survivors pose challenges and opportunities for long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Mar 29, 2013
One of the occupational hazards of being a journalist is that you often have to distribute bad news. But every so often you get to share something that’s a bit more cheerful. This is one of those...
CDC: Mortality rates for top five causes of death fell between 2010 and 2011
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 15, 2012
Rates for five of the top 15 causes of death have fallen significantly over the past year, though overall lifespan has stayed the same, a government analysis found.
CMS to start covering heart procedure that significantly extends life expectancy
By
McKnight's Staff
May 02, 2012
Medicare beneficiaries with heart valve damage will be able to have a valve replacement covered under certain conditions, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Tuesday.
Obama administration boosts Alzheimer’s research with $50 million in funding
Feb 08, 2012
The Obama administration has said it will devote $50 million to fund Alzheimer’s research this year, and an additional $80 million in 2013.