The Facilities for Disease Management and Prevention noted that American existence expectancy experienced taken a nosedive during the pandemic, with the most important fall happening between non-Hispanic American Indians and Alaska Natives. It was reassuring to see protection of this horrible craze but mainly absent was the context and background […]
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More Americans Are Binge Drinking During COVID-19 Pandemic
Share on PinterestExperts urge those feeling stress to seek ways that don’t involve alcohol to cope with anxiety. visualspace / Getty Images Researchers say binge drinking, especially among women, has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. They say that stress, anxiety, and isolation are contributing to the issue. They also […]
Chronic Pain Striking Middle-Aged Americans With Less Education
Share on PinterestExperts say a healthy lifestyle with a nutritious diet and regular exercise can help lower chronic pain levels. Getty Images Researchers say people in the United States without a college degree report more chronic pain than people who are college graduates. They say lower education many times is […]
Black Americans Still Have a High Rate of Cancer Deaths
Share on PinterestBlack women are 40 percent more likely to die from breast cancer than white women. Getty Images A new report states that Black Americans still have a high rate of cancer deaths despite advancements in research and treatments. They said access to quality healthcare and a lack of […]
Why COVID-19 Is Particularly Dangerous for Older Black Americans
Share on PinterestExperts say underlying medical conditions as well as socioeconomic factors puts older Black Americans at higher risk of dying from COVID-19. Getty Images A new report concludes that older Black Americans are at higher risk of dying from COVID-19 than most of the population. One factor is older […]
60% of Americans Have Conditions That Increase Risk of COVID-19
Share on PinterestExperts are learning who is at highest risk of sever COVID-19 symptoms. Getty Images Tens of millions of Americans have a chronic health condition that increases their risk of severe illness from COVID-19. While older age and underlying medical conditions, including diabetes and obesity, increase a person’s risk […]
USPS Delays Impact Americans Who Rely On Mail Delivery for Medication
Share on PinterestMany healthcare providers require some prescription medications to be delivered via mail. Getty Images Mail delays via the U.S. Postal Service are causing delays of prescription medication. Twenty-nine percent of older adults who take at least one prescription medication report using mail delivery for at least one medication. […]
Americans Caring for Their Grandchildren Face Risks During Pandemic
Share on PinterestAdults caring for grandchildren can face difficult choices amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images Older adults caring for grandchildren may face high risks during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 2.7 million grandparents in the United States are raising their grandchildren. These families may face difficult choices about whether […]
More Evidence That Black Americans Face High Risks from COVID-19
Share on PinterestBlack Americans appear to be more at risk for severe COVID-19 cases. Getty Images Non-Hispanic Black Americans are about 4.7 times as likely as non-Hispanic white Americans to be hospitalized with COVID-19. Black Americans are also more likely to die from the disease. The reasons for this increased […]
Discrimination Can Lead to High Blood Pressure in Black Americans
Share on PinterestExperts say lifelong discrimination has a different impact than incidents of discrimination. Getty Images Researchers say a lifelong discrimination can increase the risk of high blood pressure in Black Americans. The experts note discrimination over a lifetime such as not getting certain jobs produces a different kind of […]