Can the duration and quality of your sleep affect your cardiovascular health? A new study suggests there is a connection between how much sleep you get each night — and how well you sleep — and the risk of cardiovascular problems. Are you getting enough sleep, and could this be affecting your cardiovascular health? Many… Read More: A good night's sleep could lower cardiovascular risk »
In many homes, mornings can be a hectic rush to get out the door. With the chaos of trying to get the kids off to school and make it to work on time, breakfast may occasionally—or frequently—be overlooked. But if that’s the case in your household, you might want to rethink your morning schedule to… Read More: Diabetes Risk Rises When You Skip Breakfast »
Dive Brief: CMS announced a “new direction” for the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) dubbed “Pathways to Success.” The changes will redesign participation options in hopes of encouraging accountable care organizations to take on risk quicker. CMS said ACOs taking on more risk can lead to more savings for the Medicare Trust Funds. The change… Read More: CMS unveils 'new direction' for MSSP that adds more risk… »
Asking older adults how much they weighed in the past can help to predict their risk of heart failure, according to recent research. New research found that asking seniors how much they weighed in their 20s and 40s accurately predicted heart failure risk. Ideally, doctors treating older people would have ready access to accurate weight… Read More: Medical News Today: Recalled 'weight history' can predict heart failure… »