Industry Related News

This section contains current articles about the latest news in the skilled-nursing industry. Golden LivingCenters brings you these news links as a public service. The descriptions, experimental trials, developments and results do not necessarily reflect the practices endorsed and/or utilized by Golden LivingCenters.

13 Reasons Not to Skimp on Sleep
Mar. 05, 2012

Too busy to go to bed? Having trouble getting quality sleep once you do? Your health may be at risk.

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FDA approves first 4-in-1 flu vaccine
Mar. 01, 2012

Federal health officials have approved the first vaccine that protects against four strains of the common flu, offering one additional layer of protection against the influenza virus that affects millions each year.

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Mapping out a new era in brain research
Mar. 01, 2012

New technology is letting scientists map the brain's connections in ever-greater detail, raising hopes for the treatment of disorders such as autism.

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Phys Ed: Phys Ed: How Staying Active Keeps Us Healthy
Feb. 29, 2012

Inactivity produced spikes in blood sugar levels in healthy young volunteers, which may help explain why sedentary behavior raises the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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How Added Sugar In Diet Leads To Obesity, Diabetes - New Clues About Fructose
Feb. 29, 2012

A new animal study published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, offers new clues about the mechanism through which a diet high in fructose, such as from added sugar and high fructose corn syrup, may contribute to the development of obesity and diabetes...

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Diet Rich in Fish May Help the Brain
Feb. 28, 2012

In a study, people with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids had smaller brains and scored lower on memory tests.

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Your guide to fixing back pain
Feb. 28, 2012

The back is literally your body's support system, made up of more than 30 bones and hundreds of nerves, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. But all those moving parts mean it's vulnerable to problems, too.

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For Those At Risk Of Heart Disease, Irregular Heartbeat Found To Be A Strong Predictor Of Decline
Feb. 28, 2012

An irregular heartbeat - atrial fibrillation - is a strong predictor of cognitive decline and the loss of independence in daily activities in older people at risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)...

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Our Moods Affected By Even Mild Dehydration
Feb. 21, 2012

Most people only think about drinking water when they are thirsty; but by then it may already be too late. Even mild dehydration can alter a person's mood, energy level, and ability to think clearly, according to two studies recently conducted at the University of Connecticut's Human Performance Laboratory...

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Patients expected to use smartphones for health monitoring
Feb. 20, 2012

A report says the promise of cost savings and efficiency will help the mobile monitoring device market.

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