by JESSICA DAMASSA, WTF HEALTH Just one week before the ATA EDGE Policy Conference (12/7-12/9 Washington DC) we get a SNEAK PEEK at what’s topping the agenda – and the American Telemedicine Association (ATA)’s list of priorities for 2023 – to ensure that digital health and virtual care providers avoid the ‘telehealth cliff’ that could…
Vaping has become very popular in the last decade. Vapes were made to replace traditional cigarettes and have somewhat replaced them. They are now widely used by many individuals, especially young people. However, what are vapes? What are the health risks and side effects associated with vaping? And what are some health facts about vaping? This…
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Donating blood is a selfless act that helps others. But before and after you give, focus on your health by making wise selections regarding what you eat and drink. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy…
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Cholesterol is confusing. Do you remember your numbers from your last blood test? Do you know what they say about your heart health? Most people would probably answer “no” to both questions because cholesterol can be difficult to understand. What’s more, your high cholesterol may be inherited rather than primarily due to lifestyle factors. Whether…
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BY MIKE MAGEE This Fall, I am teaching a 4-week course on “How Epidemics Have Shaped Our World” at the President’s College at the University of Hartford. It is, of course a timely topic, but also personally unnerving as we complete a third year under the shadow of Covid-19. Where does one begin on a topic such…
Sanders aide calls Manchin ‘phony’ on drug prices Tensions are heating up over action (or lack thereof) on drug pricing. A top aide to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday called Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) a “phony” after the West Virginia senator called for action to lower drug prices. Warren Gunnels, Sanders’s staff director for the Senate Budget…
Did you know that your longevity is only about 25% attributable to genetics? As it turns out, your lifestyle choices, including your diet, can play a massive role in how long you live. Residents of the “Blue Zones”—which include Okinawa, Sardinia, Nicoya, Icaria, and Loma Linda—are well aware of this. Because of their healthy eating…
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Although many people differentiate between a sauna and a hot tub, when we add more terms to the mix, the lines get kind of blurry. They all offer certain health benefits (like muscle relaxation and detoxication), rely on heat, and are used to relax and relieve stress, but numerous differences set them firmly apart (at least…
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