CLEVELAND, Ohio — Yvonka Hall hoped a nutritionist could provide answers about her unexplained weight gain despite her healthy eating habits. But the nutritionist was more focused on his computer than her. He didn’t ask questions; just gave his opinion. Stop drinking Pepsi, and you’ll lose weight. “I’m sitting there […]
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Younger adults are taking medications that could affect long term oral health
Medications can play a significant role in oral health. A new study from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry demonstrates that many younger adult dental patients are taking medications and highlights the importance of dental providers reviewing medication histories regardless of age. Credit: Regenstrief Institute A new […]
45% of adults over 65 lack online medical accounts, which could affect COVID vaccination
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain As the vaccination of older adults against COVID-19 begins across the country, new poll data suggests that many of them don’t yet have access to the “patient portal” online systems that could make it much easier for them to schedule a vaccination appointment. The poll finds […]
‘It’s heartbreaking.’ How Newsom’s COVID stay-at-home order will affect Sacramento region
The greater Sacramento 13-county region appears to have escaped — as of today — further business restrictions under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new regional stay-at-home rules. But with growing numbers of hospitalized patients, the capital city region may only be days from hitting the mark that will require extensive new business […]
Can COVID Affect Your Brain’s Functionality?
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nathan Posner/Shutterstock (11002743s) Donald Trump Jnr. speaks at a press conference in Atlanta, Georgia Donald Trump Jr. Press Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, USA – 05 Nov 2020 On Friday, news broke that Donald Trump Jr. (informally known as President Trump’s second-favorite son) tested positive for COVID-19 — […]
How Weight Bias May Affect Dogs and Their Owners
Last year a cat named Cinder-Block from Bellingham, Wash., broke the Internet when a video of her weight-loss routine appeared all over social media. In the clip, Cinder-Block paws at the edge of an underwater treadmill, getting accustomed to the moving belt one foot at a time. The compelling video […]
How Admissions Algorithms Could Affect Your College Acceptance | Best Colleges
Data is everywhere in a connected society. Data may determine what programs a streaming service queues up, the tailored ads that appear on websites, or personalized health and fitness plans. Data may also play a factor in whether an applicant is accepted into his or her top college choice. In […]
How Major Life Events Affect Your Taxes
A mother and father admiring their happy baby. Getting married? Accepting a promotion? Buying a home? Even during exciting or trying times in your life, it’s good to remember that major life events can affect your taxes in many different ways. These events are sometimes unforeseen, but with some careful […]
The loneliness of social isolation can affect your brain and raise dementia risk in older adults
In healthy older people, loneliness has a pattern of stress response similar to that of people who are under chronic stress. Justin Paget via Getty Images Physical pain is unpleasant, yet it’s vital for survival because it’s a warning that your body is in danger. It tells you to take […]