Trump’s new proposal would broaden access to association health plans. Here’s six things to know.
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End-of-life care planning advancements: What health execs should know
Beczema voted one of 2017 top health blogs
Hope everyone has had a brilliant Christmas and New Year? Just a quickie for the new year – very proud to let you know that beczema.com was listed as one of 2017’s top health blogs by Home Remedies for Life If you’re new to beczema and are suffering with your …
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Three things health execs need to know about CAR T-cell therapy
Here’s your quick guide to understanding how CAR T-cell therapy could affect patients and payers.
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Link between nutrition and COPD: What health execs should know
Simple strategies can improve the nutritional well-being of COPD patients and help them maintain their weight.
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Is porridge better for health than statins?
A study conducted by Chris Seal, Professor of Food and Human Nutrition at Newcastle University, has stated that the incredible health benefits of porridge outweigh those gained by taking daily cholesterol-lowering medication.
“Porridge is known to have many health benefits; it’s low in fat, high in fibre, low in sugar, and contains minerals and B vitamins. But the thing that gives porridge’s benefits the edge is its high beta glucan content. Beta glucan is a soluble fibre that forms a thick gel in the stomach, reducing appetite after eating, while lowering the absorption of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or ‘bad’ cholesterol. Prof. Seal says that, according to studies, eating 3g of beta glucan a day, roughly equivalent to the amount found in a 70g bowl of porridge, can reduce levels of LDL cholesterol by approximately 7%.”
To read the full myth busting story, please find the article here.
Feb 25, National Jewish Health in Denver Saved My Son’s Life
Here is my story about my son and what helped him. My son had eczema his whole life. When he was young we were able to maintain it with cortisone and
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Three ways health plans, providers can enhance member relationships
The success of any value-based care model depends on achieving a strong relationship with members. Here’s three ways how.
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Health Benefits of Walking
Greek physician, Hippocrates said: “Walking is a man’s best medicine,” and over 2000 years of medical and scientific research later his statement still holds pretty strong! Even celebrities like Brooke Shields, Katherine Heigl and Bethanny Frankel enjoy a good stroll and there are some amazing health benefits to stretching our legs.
According to researchers at the University of Cambridge, just two and a half hours of walking each week cuts your risk of premature death by a third! Sounds easy, right?! Shockingly, however, the Public Health England (PHE) has found that four out of ten middle-aged adults don’t manage a single ten-minute walk in a MONTH!
As it’s Walk to School month, why not ditch the car and enjoy an Autumnal stroll on the school run? Here are just some of the reasons you might feel better for it:
1. Improves your mood
Yep, that’s right, aside from providing a literal breath of fresh air a quick walk can help you feel happier! It may take a strong coffee in the morning to get you in the right mindset for the day, however, walking provides a zero-calorie way to boost your mood. Research suggests that regular walking modifies your nervous system so that you’ll experience a decrease in anger and anxiety. What’s more, when you make your walks social and go with a friend or family member. The interaction makes you feel connected to another person, which boosts your mood even further (we recommend leaving your phone at home!). Finally, walking outdoors exposes you to natural sunlight, which staves off Seasonal Affective Disorder, a form of depression affecting people during winter time!
2. Walking fights dementia
Researchers in Canada monitored the lifestyles of a few adults who were at a higher risk of developing dementia for six months. Those who regularly took brisk strolls outside for 2-3 hours per week displayed heightened levels of brain function after the study was finished. This suggests that walking can improve your brain function!
3. It cuts cancer
A recent study of individuals who suffered from breast or bowel cancer suggested that walking can reduce the symptoms. Participants who regularly went on brisk walks were half as likely to pass away from their illness as those who didn’t exercise at all. Those who regularly walked were also less likely to see their disease progress to the next stage – we like those odds, don’t you?
4. Your clothes fit better
This one may seem obvious, but it’s of huge benefit to your overall health, so it’s well worth mentioning. Regular walking tones your muscles and improves your body’s response to insulin, which can help reduce belly fat. And, daily walking increases metabolism by burning extra calories and preventing muscle loss, particularly important as we get older.
5. It helps your heart
Walking is great for your heart, particularly due to it getting blood pumping around the body without putting undue strain on your cardiovascular system. Regular walking reduces the likelihood of nasty cardiovascular events such as heart attacks, heart failure, and heart disease, and the Stroke Association tell us that a 30-minute stroll can keep your blood pressure under control, reducing the risk of suffering a stroke by up to 27%.
6. You’ll feel less ‘backed up’
Regular walks can help the digestive process and reduce the symptoms of constipation! Not the most glamorous of benefits, but something worth noting! If you suffer from constipation, you are probably all too familiar with that heavy, “backed up” feeling that leaves you feeling bloated and sluggish. If this is the case, get ready to start thanking your morning walk for putting you back on the straight and narrow! A regular walking routine greatly improves gastric mobility and gets your digestive system moving along nicely.
These are just a few of the many benefits of taking regular walks, so put those shoes on, open the door and start the journey to your new healthy habit! You can thank us later!
Dr Seth Rankin is founder of London Doctors Clinic
Food stamp program participation could impact health costs
A new study reveals how participation in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program could impacts healthcare costs for low-income individuals.
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