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People who jog a total of one hour a week or more, live an average six years longer and are more likely to report an overall sense of well-being than non-joggers, according to a new study. Danish researchers reported jogging was associated with a 44% reduction in the risk of death over 35 years, [...] A new national poll suggests many older Americans experience big gaps in their primary care and miss opportunities for healthy aging. One solution for improving care for 65 and older patients is more widespread use of Medicare’s new “Annual Wellness Visit,” according to an April 24, 2012 press release by the John A. Harford Foundation, [...] Obesity has long been a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes. New research suggests obesity might also be linked to rheumatoid arthritis among women. Mayo Clinic researchers wrote in a study published April 18, 2012 online in the scientific journal Arthritis Care and Research: “Obesity is associated with a modest risk for developing [...] Low back pain affects nearly two-thirds of Americans. However, a whopping 37 percent do not seek professional help for pain relief, according to the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Move Forward Low Back Pain Survey. “Most people experience low back pain at some point in their lives, but many people don’t realize they can [...] |
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