Medicare will cover Wegovy to reduce heart disease risk
Medicare will provide coverage for Wegovy for patients with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or other serious cardiovascular problems, an agency spokesperson said Thursday.The decision,...
How Many Steps a Day Should You Take?
A goal of 10,000 steps has been recommended regarding how many steps a day you need to take, but everyone may not always need to reach...
Eating more plant protein may promote healthy aging in women
Share on PinterestA new study found that women who include enough protein, particularly plant protein, in their diet are likely to remain healthy as they age.Healthy aging...
DECIDE-Salt Study Finds Salt Substitutes Help to Maintain Healthy Blood Pressure in Older Adults
February 14, 2024 — The replacement of regular salt with a salt substitute can reduce incidences of hypertension, or high blood pressure, in older adults without increasing...
Just 3,600 Steps a Day Can Reduce Heart Failure Risk in Older Women
Key Takeaways
New research finds that taking 3,600 steps a day can help lower heart failure risk in older women.The findings also apply to a specific type of...
Low physical function tied to higher cardiac risk in older adults
Community-dwelling older adults who have lower physical function are at increased...
Expert Picks – Forbes Health
Nutrition experts say the following nutrients are particularly important for healthy aging.
B Vitamins
B vitamins are necessary for proper brain function, research suggests. The dementia assessment Dr. Kapur...
