Health Headlines for Wednesday, April 12
Risk factors for heart disease and stroke also tied to Alzheimer’s
Reuters
Middle-aged people with risk factors for heart attacks and stroke are also more likely to develop changes in the brain that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests.
Physical inactivity linked to loss of independence
Reuters
Being physically inactive raises the risk of losing the ability to perform activities of daily living – both before and after a stroke – according to results from a long-term U.S. study.
Discuss Prostate Screening With Your Doctor, Experts Now Say
New York Times
Older men should talk to their doctors about the pros and cons of prostate cancer screening and make an individual decision that is right for them, an influential national panel of experts has proposed.
Affordable Care Act: NY hospital CEO Daniel Blum joins fray
Lohud/Journal News
Daniel Blum’s 30-year health-care odyssey started with a man running from a Chinese restaurant in the throes of a peanut-allergy attack.
DOH approves inpatient addictions expansions at two hospitals
Buffalo Business First
Two hospitals will grow their programs, expanding access for drug addiction services in Niagara and Chautauqua counties.
An Hour of Running May Add 7 Hours to Your Life
New York Times
Running may be the single most effective exercise to increase life expectancy, according to a new review and analysis of past research about exercise and premature death.