Although you had amazing eyesight when you were younger, you will see changes in your eyesight as you age. It’s nothing you’re doing, it’s a natural process that our eyes go through. As most people reach middle age, the eye’s ability to focus on things up close diminishes. It’s called presbyopia. But that’s not the … Leer más
(New York Jewish Week) At the first Kosherpalooza, a consumer-facing kosher food festival, savvy attendees knew how to strategize: First, sample everything on the convention center’s dairy side (milk, ice cream, cheese, pasta, fresh goat and sheep’s milk), e Then move on to the meat side, where steak tartare, charcuterie, charcuterie, chicken noodle soup and … Leer más
VIGNETTE CASE Jacob is a 15-year-old Caucasian male who was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age 9. When he started taking stimulant drugs at age 9, he was in the 25th percentile for height and 10th percentile for weight. Currently at age 15, he is in the 17th percentile for height and … Leer más
Oh, I signed! says State Senator Laura Fine, D-Glenview, as she realizes that her bill giving the Department of Insurance new oversight authority was approved by Gov. JB Pritzker on June 27, 2023. (Andrew Adams/Capitol Illinois News) SPRINGFIELD Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law legislation Tuesday that will dramatically change the health insurance market in … Leer más
Democrats lead the way on many issues, but more Americans agree with Republicans on the economy, crime, immigration (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images) The Pew Research Center conducted this study to better understand Americans’ views on the issues facing the country, Joe Biden’s job performance, and more. For this analysis, we surveyed 5,115 adults from … Leer más
Yawning woman. (Getty Images) The first human experience with yawning occurs in utero, says Matthew D. Epstein, MD, associate medical director of Atlantic Health Sleep Centers in New Jersey. However, on the Earth’s side, somewhat involuntary action can be perceived as a sign of boredom: during a monotonous conference, a long journey or while watching … Leer más
KFF survey shows complexity, bureaucracy, denials, confusion rivaling affordability as an issue for insured consumers, with some saying it has led them to opt out or delay care The majority (58%) of people with health insurance say they have experienced at least one problem using their coverage in the past year, with even higher shares … Leer más