Chronic Disease
VIDEO: If you want the health benefits of infrared light, ‘you’ve got to get outside’
Research is demonstrating the health benefits of infrared light, including its effect on our circadian rhythm and mood.
Older cancer survivors at elevated risk for cardiovascular disease
Older cancer survivors exhibited increased risk for cardiovascular disease than cancer-free individuals of the same age, according to a secondary analysis of a randomized study.
Longer reproductive lifespan tied to lower multimorbidity for postmenopausal Chinese women
Among postmenopausal women in China, a longer reproductive lifespan was associated with a lower prevalence of experiencing multimorbidity, according to findings published in Menopause.
Reducing certain meat intake could significantly reduce chronic disease, death
Reductions in unprocessed red meat and processed meat consumption by 30% over a decade led to substantial reductions in chronic diseases and mortality among adults in the United States, a microsimulation study showed.
Making an impact on chronic disease and physician health, with Sharon Horesh-Bergquist, MD
In this episode, host Hansa Bhargava, MD, chats with Sharon Horesh-Bergquist, MD, about chronic disease, screenings and lifestyle and preventive medicine, as well as discussing physician wellness and burnout.
Greater planetary health diet adherence tied to better mortality, environmental outcomes
Greater adherence to the planetary health diet was associated with a lower risk for an early death from several causes and produced a significantly lower environmental impact, a study showed.
ACLM, Blue Zones partnership to address ‘entire ecosystem of health’
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine announced a partnership with Blue Zones to offer medical education training and Blue Zones certification to physicians and other medical professionals, according to a press release.
FDA clears wearable, remote cardiopulmonary management system
Analog Devices announced the FDA 510(k) clearance and commercial launch of its wearable, remote cardiopulmonary management system.
'You're not going crazy': Second annual primary care scorecard highlights critical issues
The results of the second annual national primary care scorecard suggest the field is facing major problems — poor funding and a diminishing workforce, among them — but increased attention on the issues may offer hope, according to experts.
Primary care-based housing intervention linked to fewer visits, better health outcomes
A primary care-based housing program helped to reduce the number of annual primary care and outpatient visits among participants while improving mental and physical health, researchers found.