Tag: health

This Artificial Kidney Eliminates The Need For Kidney Dialysis

Wouldn't this be wonderful?? [from website] World's first artificial kidney has been developed by scientists and it could end the need for kidney dialysis with zero rejection rate. — Read on wonderfulengineering.com/this-artificial-kidney-eliminates-the-need-for-kidney-dialysis/

Medicare Policy May Cut Physical Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities

A new Medicare policy and payment model may cut physical therapy for some patients. Here's how to advocate for yourself or a loved one. — Read on http://www.nextavenue.org/medicare-policy-physical-therapy/

The Upsetting Reason Why Bidets Are So Rare in the U.S.

[from publisher] The history of the bidet is filled with countless fun facts and interesting tidbits about how people around the world view cleanliness. We also answer the question: Why don't Americans use bidets? — Read on http://www.hunker.com/13723998/the-history-of-bidets

Health and Screening Advice for Women With Dense Breasts

For all the women who have been told they have dense breast tissue and then been led thru test after test.... [their heading] Dense breast tissue can affect how women should be screened for breast cancer. — Read on http://www.nextavenue.org/dense-breasts-mri-screening/

Medicare’s Part D Doughnut Hole Has Closed! Mostly. Sorta.

The drug coverage gap was widely loathed, but the new scheme may still leave some older Americans holding the bag. — Read on http://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/17/health/medicare-drug-costs.html

Kaiser Permanente Bets on Smartwatches to Lower Costs

I'm wondering how long it will take before wearing one will be mandatory. It's just one step before the six-fi favorite of predicting that each of us will have a multipurpose chip injected at birth. Kaiser Permanente Bets on Smartwatches to Lower Costs. — Read on m-cacm.acm.org/news/242071-kaiser-permanente-bets-on-smartwatches-to-lower-costs/fulltext

Gratitude actually changes your brain

This is just one example of the plasticity of the brain. We are truly amazing creatures. https://www.collective-evolution.com/2019/02/14/scientists-show-how-gratitude-literally-alters-the-human-heart-molecular-structure-of-the-brain/ Scientists Show How Gratitude Literally Alters The Human Heart & Molecular Structure Of The Brain Published10 months ago onFebruary 14, 2019 ByArjun Walia In Brief The Facts:Scientists have discovered that feelings of gratitude can actually change your brain. … Continue reading Gratitude actually changes your brain →

Everything you need to know about shingles and its vaccines

This puts everything in one place from what shingles is, to what it will feel like if you get it, and how to avoid it if you're over 50. https://www.cleveland.com/business/2019/12/shingles-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-virus-and-its-vaccine-health-matters.html Shingles vaccine and virus: What you need to know December 15, 2019, 5:00 AM Shingles, which causes a painful rash, is on the rise in … Continue reading Everything you need to know about shingles and its vaccines →