…heroin epidemic — a 100% rise in heroin addiction among Americans between 2002 and 2013.
via Cincinnati Hospitals to Screen All New Moms, Newborns for Heroin | Medpage Today.
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High glycemic index diet as a risk factor for depression: analyses from the Women’s Health Initiative
Results: We found a progressively higher dietary GI to be associated with increasing odds of incident depression in fully adjusted models (OR for the fifth compared with first quintile: 1.22; 95% CI: 1.09, 1.37), with the trend being statistically significant (P = 0.0032). Progressively higher consumption of dietary added sugars was also associated with increasing odds of incident depression (OR for the fifth compared with first quintile: 1.23; 95% CI: 1.07, 1.41; P-trend = 0.0029). Higher consumption of lactose, fiber, nonjuice fruit, and vegetables was significantly associated with lower odds of incident depression, and nonwhole/refined grain consumption was associated with increased odds of depression.
Drug Testing for Life Insurance
I was in the pharmacy today and stumbled upon these testing kits.
What’s the point of testing for drugs of abuse in applicants for life insurance when they can easily test themselves prior to submitting blood for the company?
Weight Loss May Be Fleeting With Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy | Medpage Today
Weight Loss May Be Fleeting With Lap Sleeve Gastrectomy | Medpage Today.
Cost of Gastric Sleeve Surgery – 2015 Price Survey.
Two links presented without the usual snide comments.
Are Spicy Foods a Recipe for Longevity? | Medpage Today
Are Spicy Foods a Recipe for Longevity? | Medpage Today.
Forget about all of the headlines and internet buzz on this hot topic. Listen to this short video and get the truth. I’m not going to spoil the ending by giving you the answer.
A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way for Older Adults | Medpage Today
A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way for Older Adults | Medpage Today.
“This protective effect appears dose-dependent and is already significant for a low dose of moderate to vigorous physical activity (or about 15 min per day), which is below current recommendations for older adults,” they stated. “These results can guide future recommendations for older adults and may improve adherence to regular physical activity programs and thus their global health.”
Some good news about getting older!
Treating Asthma in Older Women | Physician’s Weekly
Among older individuals, women are significantly more likely than men to report having asthma and also have a 30% higher asthma-related mortality rate. In addition, women are nearly twice as likely to visit the emergency department for asthma when compared with men. Older women have been shown to have the highest hospitalization rates among all people with asthma (Figure). “However, little is known regarding why older women are more likely to suffer from the adverse events of asthma,” says Alan P. Baptist, MD, MPH. To better understand the specific issues that are unique to older women with asthma, Dr. Baptist and colleagues conducted a literature review and published their findings in Annals of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Atrial Fibrillation, and Stroke | Physician’s Weekly
Researchers in Connecticut have found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) appears to be an independent predictor of stroke.
via Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Atrial Fibrillation, and Stroke | Physician’s Weekly.
Senior Vice President, Life New Business & Underwriting job – Global Atlantic Service Company – Des Moines, IA | Indeed.com
Obese Patients Unlikely to Return to Normal Weight | Medpage Today
Of those who did achieve 5% weight loss, 53% regained the weight within 2 years and 78% had regained it within 5 years, according to the study.
via Obese Patients Unlikely to Return to Normal Weight | Medpage Today.
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