Monday, June 22, 2015

Surgery for Knee Pain May Not Provide Benefits

People in their 50s and older often get arthroscopic surgery for knee pain, but a new review of studies suggests that it has serious risks.
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Surgery for Knee Pain May Not Provide Benefits

Sunday, June 21, 2015

The Real Dad Bod

To celebrate Father’s Day, we’re sharing a selection of stories from dads and the people who love them about what having a dad bod really means.
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The Real Dad Bod

Infographic: The dangers of being dehydrated

The average human body consists of 76 percent water. With a bottled water craze swallowing up the world, why are so many people still lacking proper hydration?
Dehydration brings on illnesses and other maladies, according to this infographic. Lack of water can cause:


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Infographic: The dangers of being dehydrated

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Manage All Your Social Media Sites on One Platform

If you’ve been working on ramping up your social media presence in the healthcare market, then you know how many accounts you have to create to really build your brand and connect to your audience. From Facebook to Twitter to Google+ to LinkedIn to Pinterest, there’s a lot of login information to...
Manage All Your Social Media Sites on One Platform

Ask Well: Can You Drink Too Much Water?

Dehydration can be dangerous during exercise, but is it possible to drink too much water?
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Ask Well: Can You Drink Too Much Water?

Thursday, June 18, 2015

After King v. Burwell, what's next?

As the Supreme Court decision in the King v. Burwell case over Obamacare’s health insurance premium subsidies draws near, experts are thinking about how Congress and the Obama administration might respond to the decision.
HealthLeadersMedia.com – Physician Leadership News

After King v. Burwell, what's next?

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

7 reasons to love brand journalism

Brand journalism can be a valuable tool to help public relations professionals achieve their goals.
Whether you’re already smitten with brand journalism or you’re still in the courtship stage, here are important reasons why you should fall head over heels with this PR tactic:


It con...
7 reasons to love brand journalism

Show Us Your Dad Bod

Dads come is various shapes and sizes. Send us your photos (no abs required) along with your stories of your “dad bod.”
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Show Us Your Dad Bod

Monday, June 15, 2015

Wearable Devices to Prevent Sunburn

New devices monitor sun exposure and nudge users to apply sunscreen and take other steps to protect their skin from too much sun.
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Wearable Devices to Prevent Sunburn

One More Reason Healthcare Needs Social Media

Google and Twitter Partner on Search Again
The new “Googleverse” will soon index all your doctor-patient tweets and make them searchable by patients in real time, according to industry sources. The search moguls at Google and social media powerhouse Twitter have reached an agreement that Google w...
One More Reason Healthcare Needs Social Media

The Y.M.C.A.’s Work Outside the Gym

The Y’s Healthier Communities Initiatives program has campaigned to make lifestyles healthier across the country.
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The Y.M.C.A.’s Work Outside the Gym

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Statins May Not Affect Memory, Study Suggests

New research indicates that the association between memory loss and statin use may be an illusion.
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Statins May Not Affect Memory, Study Suggests

Basic Emergency Department Meds in Short Supply

Emergency physicians are spending time devising workarounds for shortages of IV solution and at least one life-saving drug because suppliers can’t meet demand—in part because of manufacturing problems.
HealthLeadersMedia.com – Physician Leadership News

Basic Emergency Department Meds in Short Supply

Dating With Schizophrenia

Dating when you’re a big guy with a serious mental illness is nearly impossible.
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Dating With Schizophrenia

Friday, June 12, 2015

Ask Well: Exercise and Heart Damage

A reader asks: Why would low-intensity endurance exercise, even of extreme duration (marathons and ultras), be bad for one’s heart?
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Ask Well: Exercise and Heart Damage

Improved Physician Payment With Patient Satisfaction

One of the most important changes brought about by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will kick in over the next few years when patient satisfaction becomes an integral part of physician payment. This is already the case in large practices and hospitals where a portion of their payment is linked to...
Improved Physician Payment With Patient Satisfaction

The Weekly Health Quiz: Treadmill Desks, Cholesterol Drugs and More

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
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The Weekly Health Quiz: Treadmill Desks, Cholesterol Drugs and More

Thursday, June 11, 2015

When Doctors Withdraw Cancer Treatment

As oncology doctors and nurses, we place a person’s cancer treatment in his own hands. But the patient is not always willing to comply.
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When Doctors Withdraw Cancer Treatment

GAO: VA's errors and noncompliance hinder suicide prevention efforts

It’s estimated that 22 veterans die by suicide each day and, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, inaccurate medical records mask why veterans take their lives, which hampers efforts to lower suicide rates.
Modern Healthcare Breaking News

GAO: VA's errors and noncompliance hinder suicide prevention efforts

Wednesday, June 10, 2015