Too Many Drugs for Many Older Patients —A new Cochrane Library evidence review reveals that little is known about the best ways to avoid inappropriate prescribing of medications for seniors or how to maximize health benefits while minimizing prescriptions....MORE
Social Networks Influence Flu Shot Decision among College Students —College students’ social networks influence their beliefs regarding the safety of influenza vaccines and decisions about vaccination, according to a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health....MORE
Park Improvements Lead to Increased Vigorous Exercise, Not Just Greater Use —Refurbishing neighborhood parks may lead to improvements in community health. Increased visitors and higher rates of exercise were observed for more than one year when one community park provided new and varied amenities....MORE
How to Find and Use Health Insurance
Several years ago, DeAnn Friedholm had to shop for her own health insurance. The prospective insurance company discovered she had had a couple of benign tumors more than a decade before and so denied her coverage because of her preexisting condition. Just like that, Friedholm had no good option for insurance in case she needed to see a doctor. Whether you are like DeAnn with a preexisting condition, are new to shopping for insurance or trying to figure out what coverage you do have, there are resources to help with this often complicated but important purchase.
Health Behavior News Service Will Reach People When They Need Help Most
With New Mobile Service
Knight Foundation Supports New Digital Outreach
WASH, D.C.— The Center for Advancing Health is taking its news service mobile, increasing the availability of information that Americans can use to get the best possible health care...Read More
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