Taking a brisk walk at lunch can help offset the risks of a desk job. RichLegg/Getty Images Being sedentary, or sitting for 10 or more hours a day, is associated with a higher risk of early death. New research suggests that exercise can reduce your risk by just 20 minutes a day. Brisk walks, household …
The Washington State Hospital Association filed suit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care , saying such a policy would make medical care harder to access and more expensive for Washington residents. This requires hospitals to provide free or discounted care to anyone, anywhere. …
PORTLAND, Maine Editor’s note: The attached video was published in May 2023. Aside from snow drifts and patches of ice, many Mainers dread winter because the days are shorter and sunlight is harder to come by. As a result, nearly 10 million Americans will experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) this year, but there are preventative …
Pickleball has become very popular, but this may be fueling an increase in pickleball-related injuries. “It is quickly becoming a sport of choice for adults over 50,” said Dr. Brian Cole, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He also plays pickleball. “The high injury rate can be …