Thursday, June 1, 2017

Nursing Homes and Drug-Resistant Bacteria

Multidrug-resistant bacteria can be found in many people living in nursing homes
Thursday, June 01, 2017       
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1 in 4 Nursing Home Residents Has Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Multidrug-resistant bacteria, such as E. coli, can be found in more than one-quarter of people living in nursing homes, a research review finds. Reviewing eight prior studies...
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Advocating for a Loved One

There are times in life, like a health crisis, when a loved one needs you to be their eyes, ears and voice. Though you may be feeling anguish over his or her illness, a patient's pain...
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The Whole Truth About Whole Fruits

Fresh fruits are loaded with fiber, antioxidants and other great nutrients. And studies show that eating fruit whole gives you the most of this food group's potential benefits...
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Fitness Trackers Highly Inaccurate in Counting Calories Burned: Study

Wristband fitness trackers accurately monitor heart rate, but are much less effective in determining calories burned during exercise, a new study finds. Stanford University researchers...
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Health Tip: Warm Up Before You Work Out

Warming up is an important part of any workout, and it's well worth the extra few minutes. The American Heart Association recommends warming up for five minutes to 10 minutes...
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