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Just 2 minutes of walking after eating can help blood sugar, according to a new article published in CNN. People who are physically active for about 150 minutes a week have a 33% lower risk of all-cause mortality than those who are physically inactive,” the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention notes. Translated, that means if you get up and move for just 21.43 minutes each day of the week, you cut your risk of dying from anything by one-third.

Same-day appointment practices provide patients quick and convenient health care, and have great impact on positive patient experience, brings new patients in, reduces no- shows of patients, and improves overall revenue. In a survey of 12,825 patients in 47 practices, a 10% increase in the proportion of same-day appointments was associated with an 8% increase in overall patient satisfaction.

Lemon water benefits in the morning are all we need this summer as we go galloping around the town.

According to reports, 82 % of patients say quality customer service is the most important factor they would consider when choosing care. Up to 62% said good communication and continuous engagement matters the most. Most importantly, patients emphasized the digital experience -50% said that a bad digital experience with a healthcare provider ruins the entire experience with that provider, while 39% said a good digital experience has a major influence in staying with that provider.

According to the Association’s 2022 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, approximately 121.5 million people in the U.S. have high blood pressure, 100 million have obesity, more than 28 million people have Type 2 diabetes, and only 1 in 4 adults reported achieving the physical activity and exercise recommended in the U.S. When you think about improving your heart health, sleep plays an important role.

PLX Academy ·News· 29 June 2022 In the multibillion-dollar industry of health tourism, quality of care drives the market. Quality

“Up to 38% of health workers suffer physical violence at some point in their careers. Many more are threatened or exposed to verbal aggression. Categories of health workers most at risk include nurses and other staff directly involved in patient care, emergency room staff and paramedics.Violence against health workers is unacceptable” – according to the WHO.

Up to 800.000 people undergo the Laser vision correction in the US each year. About 96 % of patients reach their vision goals afterwards. How you can know is Lasik right for you?

Children with strabismus often have decreased visual function, including difficulties with schoolwork and sports. They have also reported problems with their self-image and get teased for eye misalignment or glasses.

One of the most common issues that oculoplastic surgeons come across is ptosis or more commonly known as droopy eyelid. Fortunately, this condition can be treated to improve vision as well as appearance.