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Hospitalizations for Spikes in Blood Pressure Are on the Rise

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By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Despite a nationwide effort to control blood pressure, the number of seniors hospitalized for a sudden, sharp rise in blood pressure surged over the last two decades in the United States. The largest increase was among Black Americans, with the highest rates in the … Read more

Loneliness Spikes In Older Adults During Pandemic

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By Serena McNiff HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Sept. 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The constraints of the coronavirus pandemic have many more older adults feeling lonely this summer than in years past. According to a new poll, many older adults are feeling isolated while they protect themselves from the virus. In June, the … Read more