Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
Travel, Leisure & Fun for South Valley Adults
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From probiotic supplements to continuous glucose monitors, hacking gut health has become an obsession for many wellness enthusiasts. It's not without reason: Doctors are just beginning to understand the importance of the microbiome and digestive system for overall health. One strategy that's gone viral on social media, however, is deceptively simple: going on "fart walks" after dinner. And darn tootin' there just might be something to it. What Are 'Fart Walks'? The fart walk...
In one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of its kind, a research team led at UC San Francisco has identified the regions where dementia occurs most often. Using the Mid-Atlantic as the basis for comparison, researchers found that dementia rates were 25% higher in the Southeast. The Northwest and Rocky Mountains were both 23% higher, and the South was 18% higher. The Southwest, which includes California, was 13% higher; while the Northeast, which includes New York, was 7% higher. These differences remained when...
People who sit or remain sedentary for more than 14 hours a day, on average, may have a higher risk of a cardiovascular event or death in the year after treatment at a hospital for symptoms of a heart attack, such as chest pain, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed scientific journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Previous research from the study authors found that people who had experienced a heart atta...
A new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study suggests greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults, raising new concerns about how climate change and heat waves could affect long-term health and aging at the molecular level. "People in neighborhoods that experience more days of high heat show greater biological aging on average than residents of cooler regions," said Jennifer Ailshire, senior author of the study and professor of...
Managing complex medication schedules could soon become as simple as taking a single capsule each day. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a capsule that can be packed with multiple medications and release them at designated times throughout the day. The advance, published in Matter, could help improve medication adherence and health outcomes by eliminating the need for patients to remember taking multiple drugs or doses at various times each...
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors found that Medicare beneficiaries who go on to be diagnosed with dementia are more likely to miss payments on bills as early as six years before a clinical diagnosis. The study also found that beneficiaries diagnosed with dementia who had a lower educational status missed payments on bills beginning as early as seven years before a clinical diagnosis as compared to 2.5 years prior to a diagnosis...
In one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of its kind, a research team led at UC San Francisco has identified the regions where dementia occurs most often. Using the Mid-Atlantic as the basis for comparison, researchers found that dementia rates were 25% higher in the Southeast. The Northwest and Rocky Mountains were both 23% higher, and the South was 18% higher. The Southwest, which includes California, was 13% higher, while the Northeast, which includes New York,...
On May 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared for marketing the first in vitro diagnostic device that tests blood to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. The Lumipulse G pTau217/ß-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio is for the early detection of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease in adult patients, ages 55 years and older, exhibiting signs and symptoms of the disease. "Alzheimer's disease impacts too many people, more than breast cancer and prostate...
Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers. The research, published in the Gerontological Society of America's The Journals of Gerontology: Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, found that exposure to nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is linked to lower scores in key cognitive abilities, particularly language...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as California joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval of a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition. Bonta previously announced the settlement in principle with Apotex last fall, along with a $10 million settlement with Heritage Pharmaceuticals. At the time of that announcement, the...
Kaweah Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Woodlake clinic on Thursday, April 3. This is the second Woodlake clinic for the health care district. The increasing need for services in Woodlake prompted the second clinic, named Kaweah Health Valencia Clinic, as the number of patients and physicians were outgrowing the current facility. The Valencia Clinic will focus on primary care while the current clinic will remain in operation serving pediatric patients. "Our ru...
Women are more likely than men to experience mobility limitations that could benefit from the use of mobility aids but are much less likely to use them when needed, according to a new study from researchers at University College London (UCL) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Though the prevalence of disability continues to rise among the over-fifties, many people do not have access to the mobility aids – such as canes, walkers or wheelchairs – that are...
Visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to research conducted at Rush. The study, posted online in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association, shows that frequent social activity may help to prevent or delay dementia in old age. "This study is a follow up on previous papers from our group showing that social activity is related to less cognitive decline in older adults," said Bryan James,...
Based on new brain mapping research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists have discovered that not all cell types in the brain age in the same way. They found that some cells, such as a small group of hormone-controlling cells, may undergo more age-related changes in genetic activity than others. The results, published in Nature, support the idea that some cells are more sensitive to the aging process and aging brain disorders than others. "Aging is...
Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) officially opened its new health center in Springville on January 10. Located at 31954 Country Club Dr., the new Springville center is accepting appointments and welcoming new and returning patients. The new state-of-the-art facility offers medical services, along with dental services. The new health center replaces FHCN's current Springville health center at 35800 Highway 190. The center's hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday t...
Kings County Behavioral Health Department has two new programs aimed at enhancing mental health support. On December 31, it officially launched its 24-hours-a-day/7-days-a-week Behavioral Health Call Center and Mobile Crisis Response Program. This service is to help people in Kings County access county mental health and substance use disorder services, especially those experiencing psychiatric crises, or those in need of a compassionate listener. The center, which is staffed by trained call operators and behavioral health...
On December 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a final rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim "healthy." There is an ever-growing crisis of preventable, diet-related chronic diseases in the U.S. that requires immediate action. The updated healthy claim marks an important step in fulfilling the FDA's nutrition priorities, which are part of a whole-of-government approach to address this crisis. This rule will help ensure that consumers have...
In five cancer types, prevention and screening have been major contributors to saving lives NIH modeling study looked at the individual and combined impacts of cancer prevention, screening, and treatment. From 1975 to 2020, prevention and screening efforts averted 4.75 million deaths from five cancer types: breast, cervical, colorectal, lung and prostate. Improvements in cancer prevention and screening have averted more deaths from five cancer types combined over the past 45...
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests an association between eating eggs and a reduced risk of Alzheimer's dementia in older adults. These findings are important as the prevalence of Alzheimer's dementia - the most common type of dementia - is expected to increase with an aging population. Researchers continue to explore how diet could impact risk for Alzheimer's dementia. Whole eggs, with most of their nutrients found in the egg yolk, are a rich source...
The WellSky Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving quality of life for vulnerable populations, announced the results of a study showing the critical impact of meal delivery services in reducing hospital readmissions among older adults post-discharge from an acute setting. The study was done in partnership with Meals on Wheels America, the national leadership organization supporting more than 5,000 community-based programs across the U.S. addressing senior hunger and...
On December 20, Kaweah Health successfully performed its first two Barostim procedures, a minimally invasive treatment option designed to improve the lives of patients living with heart failure. This expands heart care treatment options for the South Valley community. The procedure involves implanting a small device inside the chest, which sends gentle electrical signals to the carotid artery in the neck. These signals help the brain better control blood pressure, heart rate, and fluid levels. It especially helps patients wit...
Sitting too long at work or at home lays the groundwork for many health risks - depression, poor dietary habits and cardiovascular disease among them. Another related issue, despite its silly name, can be serious: dead butt syndrome. Technically known as "gluteal amnesia," the condition means that the muscles of a person's rear end forget how to do their job - namely stabilizing the pelvis and affecting the body's alignment - because of inactivity. "Our bodies aren't designed...
November marks National Hospice and Palliative Month, offering an opportune time to reflect on the importance of support for families and patients facing end-of-life challenges. Hospice care, typically provided to patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, focuses on managing pain and symptoms while addressing emotional and spiritual needs. Kaweah Health Hospice, a not-for-profit agency in Tulare County, offers a range of services to support patients and their...
We've seen dramatic increases in life expectancy over the 19th and 20th centuries, thanks to healthier diets, medical advances and many other quality-of-life improvements. But after nearly doubling over the course of the 20th century, the rate of increase has slowed considerably in the last three decades, according to a new study led by the University of Illinois Chicago. Despite frequent breakthroughs in medicine and public health, life expectancy at birth in the world's...
Leeza Gibbons is best known as a co-host of "Entertainment Tonight" and for "Leeza," her syndicated daytime talk show. She is also an author and, since 2017, has hosted the Tournament of Roses Parade on local television. In 2007, she was appointed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to a board that oversees the state's stem cell research agency. Gibbons' current passion is Leeza's Care Connection, which helps caregivers learn ways to cope and manage their role. She ca...