As if coping with physician shortages, rising operating costs, fluctuating public subsidies, and a large population of uninsured patients was not enough, Pioneer Valley hospitals are now slamming into the global financial crisis. Community and even large teaching hospitals are watching their operating margins shrink or go into the red, prompting reprioritization of spending, layoffs, and even the contemplation of hospital closures.» Full Article
Red Bull, Vitamin Water, and Propel are beverages that may sound familiar to many of us, but how about Rock Star, Monster, and Hair of the Dog? Hundreds of new brands have been launched over the past few years. And how can a beverage with a healthy-sounding name like Life Water be in the same category as something called Rage? The common theme is that all the drinks promise us something beneficial, whether it is more energy, mental focus, or a boost in immunity. They all have slick marketing and ad campaigns. Some contain added vitamins and minerals, caffeine, guarana, or ginseng. Most are loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners.» Full Article
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations that most commonly occur in the legs, resulting in an uncontrollable urge to move them for relief.1 Sensations associated with RLS are often described as burning, creeping, tugging, or like insects crawling inside the legs, and may result in periodic limb movements that can cause profound disturbances in normal sleep patterns.2» Full Article
Why prepare an article on estate planning for women and not men and women together? Well, men and women are similar in some ways but different in many other ways. These differences translate to different needs in estate planning and different reasons for needing estate planning.» Full Article
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