Once a man reaches the age of 40, lots of things change. You can no longer eat what you want without working out, your kids can probably beat you at basketball and you may start having some trouble urinating.
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Over the past century, caregiving duties have moved from the purview of doctors and nurses and increasingly fallen upon those with little or no training. Today, there are over 37 million people attending to the health care needs of a relative, partner, friend or neighbor.
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more than 120,000 lives each year and affecting about 30 million people. Half of whom don’t even know they have it.
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Since 1980, the number of adults with diagnosed diabetes in the United States nearly quadrupled. The increase can be explained part to people with the disease living longer because of advances in management and care, but is also due to obesity and an increasingly sedentary lifestyle.
Colds, flus and other respiratory infections are probably the most common reasons someone comes to see their doctor during the winter months.
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Every day, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Mental health includes your psychological, emotional and social well-being. It affects the way you feel, think and act and determines the way you handle stress, make decisions and relate to others.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer, many don’t have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same.
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Early evidence shows that healthcare apps (mHealth apps) improve health outcomes and help manage costs. With the increased push for patients to become more actively engaged in managing their own healthcare, it is not surprising that the number of mHealth apps has more than doubled in just the past two years.
People who eat just five servings of fruits and vegetables a day lower their risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other conditions.
But Americans just don’t eat their veggies.
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Back to school is a big change for kids and parents. After months of unlimited playtime, staying up late and snacking whenever they want, kids (and parents!) have to get back into the rhythm of the school year.
