February 2013 | HelpingYouCare®

Another Ballroom Competition Next Week (For a 93-Year-Old!)

By Senior Editor, on February 24th, 2013

Tenho Connable, a 93-year-old woman in Kalamazoo, Michigan will compete in a Las Vegas ballroom dance competition next week. She says, “I am often the only one in my age category. So that takes a little bit of the . . . → Read More: Another Ballroom Competition Next Week (For a 93-Year-Old!)

Weight Gain, Depression & Other Often-Mistaken Symptoms Could Signify Thyroid Disease, Harvard Reports

By Editor, on February 19th, 2013

“The symptoms of thyroid diseases are so wide-ranging—affecting your mood, energy, body temperature, weight, heart, and more—that it may be difficult to get the correct diagnosis right away,” according to the authors of a recent Special Health Report on . . . → Read More: Weight Gain, Depression & Other Often-Mistaken Symptoms Could Signify Thyroid Disease, Harvard Reports

Heart Health Screenings & Symposium Presented by Cleveland Clinic February 23

By Editor, on February 17th, 2013

The Cleveland Clinic Florida will present a free Heart Health Symposium, open to the public, on Saturday, February 23, 2013. The event will include free Heart Health Screenings and Education (from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) and a Panel . . . → Read More: Heart Health Screenings & Symposium Presented by Cleveland Clinic February 23

70-Year-Old Is the Oldest Man to Swim the English Channel

By Senior Editor, on February 14th, 2013

Roger Allsopp, at 70 years old, broke the World Record as the oldest man to swim the 21 nautical mile English Channel. The retired breast cancer surgeon did so in under 18 hours beating the previous slightly younger world . . . → Read More: 70-Year-Old Is the Oldest Man to Swim the English Channel

Health Care Law Saved 6.1 Million People on Medicare Over $5.7 Billion on Prescription Drugs in 2012, New Report Shows

By Editor, on February 7th, 2013

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new report on February 7, 2013, showing that during 2012, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (which some call “Obamacare”) has saved 6.1 million people on Medicare . . . → Read More: Health Care Law Saved 6.1 Million People on Medicare Over $5.7 Billion on Prescription Drugs in 2012, New Report Shows

Heroes In Medicine Awards Nominations Due February 14, 2013

By Editor, on February 6th, 2013

The Palm Beach County Medical Society has announced that nominations are due by February 14, 2013, for the 10th Annual Heroes In Medicine Awards, honoring heroes in the medical and health care professions. “Heroes put the needs of others . . . → Read More: Heroes In Medicine Awards Nominations Due February 14, 2013

Baby Boomers Not as Healthy as Their Parents, New Research Finds

By Editor, on February 5th, 2013

New research reported in the February 4 issue of JAMA Internal Medicine, a journal of the American Medical Association, has found that, “Despite their longer life expectancy over previous generations, U.S. baby boomers have higher rates of chronic disease, . . . → Read More: Baby Boomers Not as Healthy as Their Parents, New Research Finds

Patient Engagement Improves Healthcare Outcomes and Lowers Cost, New Studies Find

By Editor, on February 4th, 2013

The February, 2013 issue of the journal HealthAffairs features several studies addressing how more active engagement of patients in their own health and health care can affect health care outcomes and costs of care. “Studies show that more informed . . . → Read More: Patient Engagement Improves Healthcare Outcomes and Lowers Cost, New Studies Find

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Another Ballroom Competition Next Week (For a 93-Year-Old!)

Weight Gain, Depression & Other Often-Mistaken Symptoms Could Signify Thyroid Disease, Harvard Reports

Heart Health Screenings & Symposium Presented by Cleveland Clinic February 23

70-Year-Old Is the Oldest Man to Swim the English Channel

Health Care Law Saved 6.1 Million People on Medicare Over $5.7 Billion on Prescription Drugs in 2012, New Report Shows

Heroes In Medicine Awards Nominations Due February 14, 2013

Baby Boomers Not as Healthy as Their Parents, New Research Finds

Patient Engagement Improves Healthcare Outcomes and Lowers Cost, New Studies Find

Weight-Loss Myths and Facts Identified by New Research Paper Cast in Doubt by Financial Disclosures of Researchers

HHS Agreement Now in Effect: Medicare Will Cover Skilled Maintenance Care Even Without Patient Improvement

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