Recently I went to a cake decorating class, I liked the cupcake one better
[Diets high in processed carbs have been associated with the development of cardiovascular disease]
California based HP Plans Up To 2,000 Layoffs To Balance Costs Amid Trump Tariff Unknowns 🇺🇸 As Americans are starting to be laid off and lose services because of the White House tariffs and economic policies and Americans will also have to pay higher prices because of the White House tariffs and economic policies doesn’t it seem like the White House cares more about helping billionaires than helping Americans?
The White House and DOGE cut 2,400 VA jobs, American military veterans lose access to services 🇺🇸
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This interesting study looked at after people have a heart attack how the emotional and mental stress of having a heart attack increases healthcare costs via additional ER visits, hospitalizations etc. People who have a higher income, are able to exercise, etc felt less stress and had less healthcare related visits and costs. An important area to consider is setting up for patients ways to manage emotional and mental stress prior to their initial hospital discharge. This should be done by health insurance companies and Medicaid/Medicare as it will also save them money. 🇺🇸
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101540
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Can we expect the US stock market to decline all year or for the next 4 years? Tax cuts promoted by the White House are for most Americans substantially less than what they will end up paying in higher costs from tariffs and inflation, so how will this help the economy? 🇺🇸 Stocks tumble, deepening February’s decline, as Trump affirms tariffs coming. US weekly jobless claims also rose more than expected, and tariffs and inflation are increasing prices for Americans suggesting Americans will cut back on spending, but for how long?
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/26/stock-market-today-live-updates.html
Cold temperature exposure is a known risk factor for heart attacks with obstructive cholesterol plaques, this study from
China found there is also an association with cold temperature exposure and heart attacks with non-obstructive cholesterol plaques. This is especially interesting given the growing popularity of cold plunges. There was a stronger association for people who were aged ≥65 years, female, or lived in the south.
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