American Heart Association’s Nation of Lifesaver player ambassador brings CPR readiness to JREID InDeed’s Tackling Tech summer program

Scientists find that the inability of older adults aged 50 and above to lift an object weighing 5 kg heralds the onset of numerous chronic diseases and poor well-being.

About The Study: In this cohort study, state Medigap guaranteed issue protections were associated with higher rates of switching to traditional Medicare among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries newly diagnosed with cancer. These findings underscore the protective association of state Medigap regulations in facilitating a switch to traditional Medicare (especially among beneficiaries who likely desired more flexibility in accessing and receiving care) and illuminate potential disparities in switching that may reflect unequal abilities to compare and afford plans.

New research from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and Temple University about nutritional biomarkers using carbon and nitrogen stable isotope ratios showed very different results in children versus adults, which points the way to better understanding the role of added sugars in overall dietary patterns across the lifespan.