Fight Aging! Newsletter, February 12th 2024
In conclusion, frailty is a dynamic process, and improved frailty and remaining robust are significantly associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular death in older people.
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Greater Individual Wealth Correlates with Longer Life Expectancy
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2024/02/greater-individual-wealth-correlates-with-longer-life-expectancy/
Individual wealth correlates with life expectancy, with an effect size that is in the same ballpark as those related to lifestyle choices involving exercise, diet, and consequences thereof. It remains unclear...
Source: Fight Aging! - February 11, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Who to Blame for Health Costs: The Poisoned Chalice of “ Moral Hazard ”
By JEFF GOLDSMITH
How the Search for Perfect Markets has Damaged Health Policy
Sometimes ideas in healthcare are so powerful that they haunt us for generations even though their link to the real world we all live in is tenuous. The idea of “moral hazard” is one of these ideas. In 1963, future Nobel Laureate economist Kenneth Arrow wrote an influential essay about the applicability of market principles to medicine entitled “Uncertainty and the Welfare Economics of Medical Care”.
One problem Arrow mentioned in this essay was “moral hazard”- the enhancement of demand for something people us...
Source: The Health Care Blog - February 8, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: matthew holt Tags: Health Policy Health Care Costs Jeff Goldsmith Kenneth Arrow Medicare Moral Hazard Source Type: blogs
Sunday Sermonette: Right to life?
The RSV labels Psalm 58 " A prayer for vengeance. " Since that is an addition by modern translators, I don ' t include it here, but at least they ' re frank about it. There ' s no indication of what, specifically, has provoked this fantasy of gory torture and murder, but the writer (not actually David) was really pissed about something. Note that according to the Bible, the literal, inerrant word of God, God wants the unborn babies of the unrighteous to be aborted (verse 8). I ' m not sure what the " pots " are in verse 9, and I can ' t find an explanation. Note in verse 1 that there are multiple Gods. Evidently the o...
Source: Stayin' Alive - February 4, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
2024 Intentions
After nearly 20 years of blogging about self-development, this year I intend to contribute mainly through video instead of writing, which is a big change for me. I want this to be the first year that I publish more new videos than articles. I’ll still share new YouTube videos via my blog, but if you’re into YouTube, you may want to subscribe to my channel there.
In this first new video of 2024, I also reveal many other intentions; recent decisions; and updates about psychedelics explorations, Conscious Growth Club, the new Engage course, and more. I recorded this one mainly for long-term members of this comm...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - January 16, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Creating Reality Values Video Source Type: blogs
Radiology and Cardiology Technology
The world of healthcare IT is ever-evolving. It seems as though every day there is a new piece of technology to talk about or an exciting update/new approach to old technology. Staying on top of all of this news for every piece of technology or area in healthcare can very quickly become overwhelming. This in turn almost always results in a development, new release, or even an entire area of healthcare left behind and forgotten. So today we are going to take a little pause to focus in on technology for radiology and cardiology. To get some insights on what is actively being done in these two fields of healthcare IT, we reac...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - December 15, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Grayson Miller Tags: AI/Machine Learning C-Suite Leadership Clinical Health IT Company Healthcare IT Braj Thakur Cardiology Cardiology Tech emtelligent Evan Ruff Experity Hayley Dezendorf Mark Dobbs Myndshft Technologies OXOS Medical Pure Storage Source Type: blogs
3D Printing In Medicine And Healthcare – The Ultimate List
3D printing has demonstrated huge potential for the future of medicine in the previous years, and its development is unstoppable. See the impressive list of 3D-printed healthcare materials and medical equipment below!
How does 3D printing in medicine work?
3D printing in medicine is part of the innovative process called additive manufacturing, which means producing three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. How the technology works, we explained in our article on bioprinting here.
As technology evolves, researchers work on various solutions. For example, engineers from the University of Buffalo have ...
Source: The Medical Futurist - November 7, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: berci.mesko Tags: 3D Printing Biotechnology Future of Medicine Healthcare Design Medical Education Personalized Medicine 3d printed biomaterial tissue engineering Video bioprinting GC1 Innovation Source Type: blogs
Great Food Can Improve Brain Development (Even Before Birth)
What we eat – and what our kids eat – affects so much in life: appearance, energy, cognition, focus, mood, how often we get sick, how quickly we get better, how likely we are to develop a chronic disease, and how we age.
Every bite of food is either an investment in our future, a new debt we are taking out, or some of both.
There are many ways to enjoy the benefits of real food. One healthy way of eating that has been studied a lot is the Mediterranean diet, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, fish, herbs, spices, and olive oil. Red meats, processed foods, and added sugars are limited.
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Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - September 5, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Uncategorized Mediterranean Diet Pregnancy Nutrition Top Family Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, September 4th 2023
In conclusion, although the contribution of CRF to GrimAgeAccel and FitAgeAccel is relatively low compared to lifestyle-related factors such as smoking, the results suggest that the maintenance of CRF is associated with delayed biological ageing in older men.
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Release of Acetylcholine is Necessary for the Aging Brain to Compensate for a Lack of Neurogenesis
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/09/release-of-acetylcholine-is-necessary-for-the-aging-brain-to-compensate-for-a-lack-of-neurogenesis/
Neurogenesis is the process by which new neurons are created by neural stem c...
Source: Fight Aging! - September 3, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Best Blood Pressure Monitors During Pregnancy
Conclusion
Pregnancy is a period in a woman’s life where health monitoring becomes crucial, and one key aspect that requires regular monitoring is blood pressure.
Elevated blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to severe complications, such as preeclampsia, which poses risks to both the mother and the unborn child.
This guide provides comprehensive information on selecting the best blood pressure monitor during pregnancy, considering the vast array of options available in the marketplace.
It highlights the essential features to consider, such as accuracy, ease of use, and additional features like irregu...
Source: The EMT Spot - August 28, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Monitors Source Type: blogs
Can You Get Pregnant With Hypertension?
Despite hypertension posing challenges to fertility, remember, it doesn’t rule out pregnancy! Let’s shed light on the complexities, risks, and importantly, the strategies to manage hypertension during your journey to motherhood.
Quick Summary
Women with hypertension can indeed get pregnant, but they may face challenges and potentially take longer to conceive due to the condition’s impact on the body’s reproductive system.
Hypertension can lead to complications during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia, eclampsia, and premature birth. Therefore, managing hypertension throughout pregnancy i...
Source: The EMT Spot - June 10, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
Denial
I don ' t remember offhand if I mentioned this in my previous post on the subject, but Sarah Palin ' s grotesque lie about " death panels " also contained a reference to a claim by conservative economist Thomas Sowell:The Democrats promise that a government health care system will reduce
the cost of health care, but as the economist Thomas Sowell has pointed out,
government health care will not reduce the cost; it will simply refuse to pay
the cost. And who will suffer the most when they ration care? The sick, the
elderly, and the disabled, of course. Sowell is obviously an ignorant idiot. As you presumably know...
Source: Stayin' Alive - May 30, 2023 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
Advances in Early Diagnosis
This article shows how some surprising technologies are improving the early detection of several conditions. Nutromics continuously monitors the delivery of an antibiotic used to treat sepsis. Eye-tracking from Tobii is used by several of its clients to detect certain kinds of autism as early as twelve months of age. And Cordio Medical is detecting oncoming congestive heart failure (CHF) three weeks in advance of an incident.
Minimally Invasive Monitoring Provides Real-Time Measurements
Although doctors learn what people have in their bodies most often through blood tests, technologies developed over the past few decades c...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - May 18, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Andy Oram Tags: AI/Machine Learning Clinical Health IT Company Healthcare IT Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring ADOS Agim Beshiri AI Diagnosis Autism CHF Cordio Medical Eye Tracking Eye Tracking Sensors Healthcare Sensors HearO Karen Pierce Source Type: blogs
15 Causes Of High Blood Pressure: Your Essential Guide To Navigating Hypertension Triggers
Conclusion
In conclusion, high blood pressure can go unnoticed until it causes serious health issues, making it crucial to understand its causes and take preventative measures.
Lifestyle factors, genetics, and medical conditions can contribute to high blood pressure, but maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, reducing salt intake, eating a healthy diet, limiting alcohol consumption, and quitting smoking can help prevent it.
Additionally, smart blood pressure monitors and natural supplements can aid in managing blood pressure levels and promoting heart health.
By implementing these strategies and re...
Source: The EMT Spot - May 14, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
How To Choose The Best Supplement For Your Blood Pressure Condition?
Conclusion
To sum up, natural supplements have become popular for controlling high blood pressure due to their perceived safety compared to prescription medications, which often cause unpleasant side effects.
Prioritizing your health is essential, and seeking medical advice before taking any supplements is especially crucial, particularly if you struggle with comorbidity, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
When choosing a blood pressure supplement, consider the ingredients, dosage, brand reputation, and cost.
Remember that supplements are not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular...
Source: The EMT Spot - May 3, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Supplements Source Type: blogs
What's new in midwifery - 13th April 2023
I know, it is not long since the last set of posts. I am (as you can guess) a bit behind. Here are some more recent things you might want to know. All sorts of things in one post this time.NewsAddressing Inequities to IMPROVE Maternal Health for All, from the director of the National Library of Medicine, for Black Maternal Health Week in the USA.NICE guidanceGenedrive MT-RNR1 ID Kit for detecting a genetic variant to guide antibiotic use and prevent hearing loss in babies: early value assessment, HTE6, 30th March 2023.ReportsNHS Preceptorship for Midwifery - , March 2023. This is the ...
Source: Browsing - April 13, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Tags: midwifery Source Type: blogs
