Brain pacemakers offer promise to treat Alzheimer’s
In October 2012, a woman with Alzheimer’s disease was implanted with a brain pacemaker. The procedure, which was…
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Study suggests hearing loss may link to cognitive deficits
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, suggests that hearing loss can lead to accelerated cognitive deficits.…
News Read MoreStudy: Online doctor consults can be as effective as office visits
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that some online visits to…
News Read MorePresident Obama mentions Medicare and Medicaid in his second inaugural speech
In a speech with a strong focus on unity among Americans and with a heavy emphasis on social…
News Read MoreLong-Term Living takes break in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Long-term Living will take a short break from news, articles, blogs and social media on Monday, January 21…
News Read MoreNew HIPAA rule expands liability for healthcare providers and business partners
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday issued a final “omnibus” rule to update the…
News Read MoreDiet may not impact certain health outcomes in elderly
Eating diets high in sugar and fat may not affect the health outcomes of older adults ages 75…
News Read MoreTreasury Department urges direct deposit of federal benefit checks
For years, the Treasury Department has offered direct deposit to seniors, veterans and others who receive Social Security…
News Read MoreOIG widens crackdown on hospices
A San Diego hospice becomes the latest recipient of a federal audit during the widening crackdown by the…
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