New research indicates that there are some medications that are designed to treat chronic diseases that can make it difficult for elderly folks to regulate body temperature in a healthy manner. The list of medications that were … [Read more...]
Fighting Chronic Disease in Isolated Seniors
Even though we are not fully through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are already seeing some of the changes to senior care that it has brought about. Although the pandemic has taken a terrible toll on seniors, especially those within nursing … [Read more...]
Depression and Disease
A recent study from the University of Queensland revealed some disturbing information about people who suffer from depression: they are also a lot more likely to suffer from another disease, too. This particular study found that … [Read more...]
Personalized Care Helps Those with Chronic Illnesses
According to data from the Veterans Health Administration, a patient centered approach to home medical care helps to improve how chronic illnesses are managed. This is a big step forward when it comes to the maintenance of the health of … [Read more...]
Simple Blood Test Said to Help Predict Chronic Disease
According to a new study, it appears that doctors are able to predict a patient’s development of a chronic disease within five years with an accuracy rate of about 77 percent. Called the Intermountain Chronic Disease Risk Score, or ICHRON, … [Read more...]