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Hypertension is considered both a chronic and dangerous medical condition. Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is found in approximately 1 in 3 U.S. adults but only half have the condition under control. Hypertension is often called the "silent killer"...

It can probably go without saying, but hospital stays are incredibly expensive. Hospitalization alone accounts for one-third of the $2 trillion spent annually on healthcare in the United States, and there is a high rate of hospital re-admissions due to poor planning...

Falls and related safety issues are a growing problem with an increasingly aging population in this country. According to the National Council on Aging, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall every 15 seconds in the U.S., and there is a fall-related...

Over 29 million Americans, nearly 1 in 10, suffer from diabetes and as many as 25.9% of adults age 65 and over have the disease. Currently, diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in this country, and it's estimated that the disease costs $245 billion annually. For...

While we would love to picture older Americans as happy and healthy, this isn't always the reality. With nearly 50 million people in the U.S. over the age of 65, there is a significant portion who have serious health issues. According to the National Council on Aging,...

Living as healthy adults we've learned the importance of getting enough rest to stay sharp and function our best. Yet, sleep and daily routine become even more important when a patient isn't well and, in fact, lack of sleep can even make a person more susceptible to...

It might be incredibly frustrating for providers to learn that their patients aren't following physician's directions about taking medication. However, most aren't aware that this medication non-compliance is actually costing a fortune. In fact, the Annals of Internal...

Specialists, family practitioners, and even certified nurse specialists who provide services to Medicare patients with chronic conditions have become overwhelmed by the exploding number of patients requiring care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...