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HEALTHCARE KNOWLEDGE
The Healthcare System is a complicated and intricate system of checks and balances. Longevity Research, Medicare Reimbursment, Preventative Therapies, and Risk Factor Modification are just several prominent topics being addressed by the Federal Government, Private Industry, and Public Interest entities. Allow WPM's editorial experts to guide you through this maze of seamingly endless information!
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COSTS FOR AGING POPULATION PREVENT ACCESS TO NEEDED CARE
Healthcare Finance News
International Survey: More than half of U.S. chronically ill adults skip care due to costs Healthcare Finance News By Chelsey Ledue, Associate Editor 11/13/08 BETHESDA, MD - Compared to patients in seven other countries, chronically ill adults in the United States are far more likely to forgo care because of costs, according to a new survey conducted by the Commonwealth Fund. Published Thursday in (italics) Health Affairs, (end italics) the 2008 survey of 7,500 chronically ill patients in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States included adults who had a diagnosis of at least one of seven chronic conditions. . . . keep reading
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The Things My Mother Never Listened To Me About…….
Nancy Kislin Flaum, MSW, LCSW
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer on August 11, 2008 in the late afternoon by her physician. My mother was alone when she received her fate. What follows is my laundry list of information and wish that my mom, your mom, your friend and/or you can incorporate into their lives. We all have the freedom to make choices -- I challenge you to make healthy choices. Things I always knew but now found medical research to support my beliefs! . . . keep reading
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NEW RESEARCH ON WAIST SIZE AND COGNITIVE HEALTH
Kaiser Permante
Researchers hoping to find a means to predict if a person will suffer dementia in their later years have concentrated their efforts on the central region of the body. Growing evidence is pointing to the stomach as an early indicator of mental clarity problems that may not develop for another 30 years or more. . . . keep reading
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EXERCISING IN THIS TRYNG ECONOMIC CLIMATE IS THE BEST THING FOR YOU!
William J. Smith
Health Expert explains why decreasing your exercise activity could be the worst possibly choice at times of stress. Participation in gym-based fitness programming has skyrocketed in the last decade. Pilates, yoga, spinning, tai chi, and personal training are common topics of conversation across America, yet even with the prevalence of health information bombarded from the press, medical community and personal trainer, consistent gym participation has recently declined. . . . keep reading
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NEW AUTHOR!!!!
Kristin Sprows, BS, CPT
What Did the Doctor Just Say? Have you ever left a doctor's office wondering what was just said to you about your health? Do you forget what . . . keep reading
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IMPROVING YOUR 'HEALTH NUMBERS' THROUGH YOGA
William J. Smith
YOGA: Therapeutic effects of Yoga and why it will improve your health scores YOGA is an exercise method, and many argue a way of life, that consists of poses, breathing, flexibility, stability, and introspection. Did you know some Yoga takes place in a heated room (Bikram) to help warm up muscles and lubricate joints? Recent 'research' studies on Yoga have begun to add new objective data to the health outcomes and diagnostic implications of a regular Yoga practice. For your viewing pleasure WPM has bulleted the most important points from a recent Forbes Article titled 'The Medicinal Powers of Yoga'. . . . keep reading
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CONTAIN YOUR RISING HEALTHCARE COSTS
William J. Smith
Healthcare's Rising Cost By: William J. Smith Recently a new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation's Commission on Medicaid indicated that 'underinsured Americans are now paying approximately $30 Billion/year in out of pocket costs for healthcare.' This is a startling number but even more frightening to 'health' of the national economy is the fact these same Americans are receiving $56 Billion/year in uncompensated care. . . . keep reading
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GET THAT BRAIN BUFF!
WPM Editorial Staff Article Summary
When people age, they have one word in mind referring to their memory: decline. However, not only is their a decline, there are more positive changes as well. The big news: older people tend to be happier. While they may not remember a name or a task as well as someone who is younger, new research into cognitive functioning shows that with age, people develop an uncanny ability to focus on the positives in life. . . . keep reading
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DOCTORS ON CALL...Pick up the Phone!
WPM Editorial Staff
A controversial new business is in bloom. It is a twist on the decades-old practice of doctors responding to phone calls from their own patients. But now, patients are willing to pay for fast, low-cost medical care by telephone...with doctors they have never met. It is called TelaDoc. . . . keep reading
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'Living Longer'
WPM Editorial Comment The study of 'Living Longer', also known as Anti-Aging Medicine or Longevity Research, is one of the hottest topics in the health paradigm. Baby Boomers or 'Active Older Adults' is the largest and wealthiest generation (born between 1946-1965) to ever retire. Moreover this generation wants top services to keep them moving and functioning at a high level. . . . keep reading
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