Cognitive health — the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember — is an important component of performing everyday activities. Cognitive health is just one aspect of overall brain health. What Is Brain Health? Brain health refers to how well a person’s brain functions across several areas. Aspects of brain health include: Cognitive health — …
An alarming percentage of Americans have problematic blood sugar, which can invite conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Here are ways your body will try to signal that your blood sugar is out of whack. Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology estimates that 63% of Americans have less-than-optimal blood sugar health—up from about …
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Starting in 2023, a new law caps insulin costs for people with Medicare drug coverage. “I was just diagnosed with diabetes. Will Medicare cover that?” Yes! And the good news is that a new law caps insulin costs at a low monthly rate for people with Medicare drug coverage. “Will everyone with Medicare get this …
Joanne Lynn, MD, has lost track of the number of times in her 40 years as a geriatrician she’s seen a new patient come to her office carrying a bucket full of prescription medications – many of which they don’t need. Lynn, who is on the faculty of the George Washington University School of Medicine …
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