September 24, 2025 10:48 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Senegal has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, joining eight other African countries in this achievement. Trachoma, a bacterial eye infection and leading cause of preventable blindness, primarily affects disadvantaged and rural communities. This milestone means millions of Senegalese can now live without the risk of this blinding disease, highlighting the importance of sustained Read more…
September 24, 2025 10:42 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Lower socioeconomic position is linked to higher risk of having multiple chronic conditions like cancer and cardiometabolic diseases, and this association is partly explained by lifestyle behaviors such as diet, physical activity, and smoking. This highlights the importance of tailoring lifestyle interventions to address socioeconomic disparities, ensuring that prevention efforts consider social and economic contexts Read more…
September 24, 2025 9:53 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Higher levels of patient activation—meaning greater knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing health—are linked to better health-promoting behaviors in people with Parkinson’s disease. Monitoring patient activation can help tailor interventions that support healthier aging by encouraging physical activity and self-management, especially by addressing non-motor symptoms which often reduce patients’ ability to engage in such behaviors. Read more…
September 24, 2025 9:46 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
Higher levels of health literacy and digital diet literacy are linked to better diet quality, which in turn is associated with lower disability risk among older adults. Improving the ability to understand and apply health and diet information may enhance diet quality, potentially reducing disability and supporting healthier aging. This emphasizes the practical benefit of Read more…
September 24, 2025 9:35 am PT by Jose Rossello, MD, PhD, MHCM - 0 comments
New hypertension guidelines emphasize early and personalized management of high blood pressure to reduce cardiovascular and kidney disease risks. They recommend lifestyle changes such as reducing sodium, increasing potassium, maintaining healthy weight, and regular exercise for all, while using updated risk calculators to guide when to start medications, especially for those with additional health conditions Read more…
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