Not a Part of Normal Aging
Even though it’s a serious condition that typically leads to death after the onset of serious symptoms (such as angina and syncope), aortic stenosis (AS) is under-diagnosed—and even more scary—under-treated.
This post was written by Valerie Hagan, former Health Programs Coordinator at the Alliance.
Results from a new study show that a home-based occupational and physical therapy program extended the lives of those who received the therapy compared to those who did not.
This post was written by Valerie Hagan, former Health Programs Coordinator at the Alliance.
If you are one of the 5 million Americans that have heart failure, a new study published in JAMA provides evidence that exercise may help you feel better. Researchers found that moderate exercise is not only safe, but beneficial for heart failure patients.
Chronic Disease and Depression
This post was written by Valerie Hagan, former Health Programs Coordinator at the Alliance.
Two studies have been published recently that talk about depression—but not as a stand-alone diagnosis. They discuss both heart disease and diabetes and the high comorbidity of depression.
This post was written by Valerie Hagan, former Health Programs Coordinator at the Alliance.
Misconceptions about aortic stenosis can be deadly. About 4% of older Americans have been diagnosed with aortic stenosis, and in a recent Alliance survey, relatively few general practice physicians reported feeling confident when diagnosing and recommending treatment for the disease. Most general practitioners and geriatricians choose to refer their patients to a cardiologist instead of diagnosing or treating patients themselves.
From Baby Boom to Baby Bust
Easing the Burden for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
This post was written by Valerie Hagan, former Health Programs Coordinator at the Alliance.
Well-Being Index—The Dow Jones of Health
