Wellness

Lower Your Risk of Dementia by Doing This

Alzheimer’s disease and associated dementias are now killing 6.5 million individuals in the United States and destroying the lives of many more when friends and relatives of the patients are included. According to the National Institutes of Health, this figure is anticipated to quadruple over the next four decades. The things to understand about dementia are that it is utterly awful for you and everyone around you; it is a high possibility, and you are …

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Healthcare Crisis: 35.2% of U.S. Adults Skipping Wellness Visits, Leading to Projected Shortage of 40,920 Physicians by 2034

In Chicago, Illinois, a recent study found that over one-third of U.S. adults did not receive a wellness visit in the past year. This concerning trend raises questions about the accessibility and availability of primary care services for Americans. Additionally, projections suggest that by 2034, there could be a significant shortage of up to 40,920 primary care physicians across the country, further exacerbating the healthcare disparities. As of December 2023, the number of people living …

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