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21 Foods High in Vitamin K – Cleveland Clinic

Vitamin K is a powerhouse in your body. It helps build strong bones. It helps regulate blood clotting. And it helps keep your blood pressure in check. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy Most of us can get plenty of vitamin K through the foods we eat. This is a good thing, as at least some research suggests vitamin K supplements may not be very effective. “Getting vitamins from your food is always better than relying on supplements,” says registered…
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South Africans have starkly unequal access to a healthy diet

South Africa has a food crisis. The food system – made up of all of the activities and actors involved in the production, processing, transportation, selling, consumption and disposal of food – produces starkly unequal access to nutritious foods. As a result, many households in the country cannot afford a healthy diet, 27% of children under five are stunted, and the prevalence of diet-related diseases is rising rapidly. The food system contributes to pollution and climate change through the use of agro-chemicals, fossil fuels for transport, processing and refrigeration, as well as unsustainable packaging. On top of this, over one-third…
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‘Human-grade’ dog food is on the rise, as pet owners ditch traditional kibble in favor of high-end brands promising health benefits

Pet owners are increasingly opting for high-end food brands.Phynart Studio / Getty Pet owners are giving up typical kibble for food that more closely matches a human diet. High-end brands have taken off since dog ownership skyrocketed during the pandemic. But some experts say it might not be healthier than traditional options. After pet adoption skyrocketed during the pandemic, cat and dog owners are setting a new tone for pet food as many opt for a more expensive fare that claims to be less processed and healthier than traditional kibble. According to a new report from The New York Times,…
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Is Canned Tuna Healthy? 5 Side Effects of Eating It

In a perfect world, you’d be able to have a fresh piece of salmon straight out of the oven whenever you want, or a perfectly seared tuna filet hot and ready to go. But we all know fresh fish can be expensive and sometimes difficult to make. If you’re wanting the flavors of fish, as well as its benefits related to the health of your heart and brain, but can’t always afford to make it fresh, opting for something like canned tuna is a helpful choice. But is tuna from a can still be healthy? Canned tuna can offer a…
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2021 CPT Codes by the CMS for Medicare Extension Care Management Programs

The chronic care management program was virtually untouched by the 2021 Final Rule from CMS. There are three main CPT codes and two add-on CPT codes in 2021 that may be billed by primary care providers for CCM services. Requirements for CCM: Non-Complex CCM: Two or more chronic conditions expected to last at least 12 months (or until the death of the patient) Patient consent (verbal or signed) Personalized care plan in a certified EHR and a copy provided to the patient 24/7 patient access to a member of the care team for urgent needs Enhanced non-face-to-face communication between patient…
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6 Heart-Healthy Foods a Cardiologist Eats Daily

Geven though heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in the United States, you’ll be all the wiser to prioritize heart health sooner than later. A number of lifestyle factors will impact how robust your heart health is, including your level of physical activity, genetics, and whether or not you smoke—all of which will influence cholesterol, blood pressure, and energy levels. Yet one of the best things you can do to be kind to your ticker, day in and day out, is to follow a well-rounded diet that offers an abundance of macros and micronutrients alike. Need inspo on…
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Almost all baby foods fail to meet WHO sugar recommendations

How healthy is the food we’re feeding the youngest Australians? Researchers have today released a study showing the vast majority of commercially available baby and toddler foods do not meet nutrient recommendations, and almost all contain added sugar. “We looked at 250 baby and toddler foods and we benchmarked them against the World Health Organization (WHO) European offices’ recommendations,” Jane Martin, one of the researchers and executive Manager of the Obesity Policy Coalition told Cosmos Science. “We found that two thirds of these foods failed to meet the nutrition recommendations for their category … and foods for toddlers were the…
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Time to become Virtually perfect

Some might believe that the COVID ’19 pandemic was the harbinger of a heightened digital health wave, while others might believe that the pandemic simply hastened the process of its evolution and adoption. I, for one, stand by the latter. The Digital Health market size was around US$ 195.1 billion in 2021, and is estimated to substantially grow to around US$ 780.05 billion by 2030¹. The spending on digital healthcare solutions is estimated to reach US$ 244 billion by 2025². Digital Health companies have been slowly simmering, brewing, adapting, and growing, and seizing the market when the time was ripe.…