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Views of mental, physical health lowest in almost 25 years: Gallup

The Hill

Americans views of their mental and physical health are at the lowest point in nearly 25 years, a downturn that accelerated at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued since, according to a Gallup survey published Thursday. The number of respondents who described their mental health as excellent shrunk to 31 percent.

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Medicare Advantage Poses Challenges to Health Care Cost-Effectiveness and Equity

The Health Care Blog

Medicare Advantage (Advantage), originally conceived in 1997 during the Clinton Administration as ‘Medicare + Choice’, has progressively grown and become an established health insurance option for those 65 and older. Bush administration in 2003, the Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) renamed Medicare + Choice as Medicare Advantage.

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Social Isolation Linked to Inadequate Nutrient Intake Among Older Adults

Mercola

As you age, maintaining a nutritious diet becomes even more important for your overall health. When this occurs for an extended period, adverse health outcomes will occur, as your body needs a constant supply of nutrients for optimal function. I recommend keeping your LA intake below 5 grams to protect your health.

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Big Business' Latest 'Solution' — Engineering Cow Digestion for Profit

Mercola

Elanco Animal Health has partnered with DSM-Firmenich to distribute the additive, with plans to extend into the beef market after widespread dairy cow adoption. How do these daily doses of silicon dioxide and petroleum-derived propylene glycol affect long-term health? A recent FDA approval for U.S. The issue goes beyond just emissions.

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How would you like to change HIPAA?

Health Blawg

A digression: As the health wonks and policy nerds reading this are already aware, HIPAA is a horse of a different color. The regs were finalized in 2003.) It seems to me that revising health data privacy and security rules is not the best means to achieve this goal. But not a wholesale revision.

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How would you like to change HIPAA?

Health Blawg

A digression: As the health wonks and policy nerds reading this are already aware, HIPAA is a horse of a different color. The regs were finalized in 2003.) It seems to me that revising health data privacy and security rules is not the best means to achieve this goal. But not a wholesale revision.

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The Different Ways Quercetin Promotes Wellness

Mercola

However, there are many other compounds that help boost your health, namely quercetin. I believe quercetin deserves more attention as the growing body of research shows that it helps optimize your health in different ways, such as fighting cancer and viruses, as well as repairing damage caused by oxidative stress.