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ONE SYMPTOM IN NEW MEDICAL CODES: DOCTOR ANXIETY
“The nation’s health care providers are under orders to start using a new system of medical codes…” Click HERE for details.
SUGAR AS A STRESS RELIEVER
“Many people consume sweets in response to stress… “ Click HERE for details.
DO I NEED AN ANNUAL PHYSICAL?
“…The main problem with physicals, Dr. Cohen said, is that they are designed for the needs of insurance companies, not patients…” Click HERE for details.
MEN STRIVE TO GIVE MORE TO CHARITY WHEN THE FUNDRAISER IS CUTE
Reasons we donate to charities. You may be surprised. Click HERE for details.
DIVORCE MAY BE BAD FOR THE HEART, ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN
“Divorce may be linked to a higher risk for heart attack, especially in women.” Click HERE for details.
LIVING WITH CANCER: IN AND OUT OF THE CLOSET
“…Careful costumes to conceal scars, hair loss, ostomy bag…, ” Click HERE for details.
DOCTORS SEE BENEFITS AND RISKS IN MEDICARE CHANGES
“Congress voted to end a reviled payment system for doctors, simultaneously averting a 21 percent physician pay cut and overhauling the way Medicare will pay doctors in the future. Click HERE for details.
THE RIGHT DOSE OF EXERCISE FOR A LONGER LIFE
“Exercise has had a Goldilocks problem, with experts debating just how much exercise is too little, too much or just the right amount to improve health and longevity.” Click HERE for details.
US HOUSE COMMITTEE TO HOLD HEARING ON ICD-10 IMPLEMENTATION
A Key Congressional committee will be holding a stakeholder meeting on ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation next week.” Click HERE for details.
EXPENSIVE DRUGS WORK BETTER THAN CHEAP ONES
“Expensive drugs work better than cheap ones — or at least some people firmly believe they do.”
For details, please visit HERE for details.