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‘Future-Proofing’: Inside Risk Factors Derailing Nursing Home Expansion
Nursing home investors and operators say building repairs, rent, staffing and reimbursement risks are slowing expansion despite rising care needs.
Psilocybin Tied To Lower Inflammation In Parkinson’s Trial
A small, nonrandomized Parkinson’s trial linked psilocybin with lower inflammatory markers; researchers say larger controlled studies are needed.
Testosterone For Menopause May Carry Heart Risks
A retrospective study found higher rates of cardiovascular events among postmenopausal women prescribed testosterone, but it cannot show the treatment caused them.
When Life Reminds You That Nothing Is Guaranteed
A Tiny Buddha essay recounts a traffic collision and reflects on uncertainty, survival and how people respond when plans are disrupted.
Caregiving Gap Grows As Women Devote More Years To Aging Adults
A University of Michigan study estimates women provide seven lifetime years of care to older adults, three more than men, based on 2023 data.
Fitness International’s Club Studio Expands In LA
Fitness International plans two new Club Studio locations in Beverly Hills and Santa Monica; opening dates and club details have not been announced.
Lawmakers Pursue Medicare Home Care Benefit With 81-Page RFI
An 81-page Senate Finance Committee request for information asks how home care and long-term care benefits could fit into Medicare and Medicaid.
‘Taking A Bet’: Inside Home-Based Care Franchising
Home care companies are expanding through franchising, while operators stress careful owner selection, training and support as new locations ramp up.
1 In 4 Army Men Have Low T; GLP-1 In Menopause; Retatrutide Side Effects On Reddit
An October 20 endocrinology roundup covered Army testosterone readings, menopause symptoms and treatment, and Reddit reports of retatrutide side effects.