Tomorrow is National Walking Day in the U.S., and in states like South Dakota, health experts and business leaders are trying to convince more people to get their feet moving. The American Heart Association says nearly a quarter of U.S. adults are sedentary for more than eight hours every day. .
Virginia seniors can see daily health and well-being benefits from certain health-care plans. Dual-eligible special-needs plans offer Medicare and Medicaid coverage for eligible people, meaning they meet the income requirements and live where the plans are available. They re designed for people with low incomes, certain medical conditions or unique health-care requirements. .
More than 26% of Nevada adults report doing no physical activity or exercise other than their regular jobs in the past 30 days but with National Walking Day this Wednesday, the American Heart Association wants to get people moving. Christopher Calloway, marketing and communications director in Nevada and Southern Arizona for the association, said adults should get about 30 minutes of activity per day, five days a week. He acknowledged while 150 minutes can sound daunting, short activity sessions can be added up over the week to reach the goal. .
A recent report examined how some rural Tennessee hospitals have managed to stay afloat despite financial challenges. The report includes interviews from staff at five different rural hospitals, which range in size from 25 to 125 beds. Judy Roitman, executive director of the Tennessee Health Care Campaign, said some of the hospitals are drowning in uncompensated care. .
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