Year: 2023

How many times do you cough a day? Do you cough more when you’re indoors or outside? Or more often after you eat? Or at night? Chances are, your cough memory might not be that accurate. But all of that information about your coughing patterns could be an untapped resource to better understand your health. … Read more

When’s the last time someone told you that sitting around can be beneficial to your health? Probably never. By now, we all know that excessive sitting is associated with a shorter lifespan, not to mention all kinds of aches and pains. So it may surprise you to know that there is one type of sitting … Read more

Some 15 million people could lose their Medicaid coverage over the next few months as pandemic-related emergency provisions come to an end—though residents in five states will feel its impact earlier than others. During the pandemic, the yearly reapplication process for Medicaid was paused and states stopped checking if people were still eligible for its … Read more

The Biden administration is moving to make the shot available for older people and those with impaired immune systems. View original article Contributor: Laurie McGinley

About 1.2 million stair-related injuries occurred for those 65 and older in the United States from 2016 to 2020. Here are some tips on making stairs safer. View original article Contributor: Consumer Reports