Anti-Anxiety Medication Linked to Increased Risk of Death
A large-scale study has identified a connection between anti-anxiety medication, sleeping pills, and risk of premature mortality. Though scientists clarify the study proves correlation, not causation, the data results are still noteworthy for anyone already on or considering these drugs.
Possible Concerns
Prescriptions of anti-anxiety medication and sleeping pills have continued to increase over the years and have raised some concerns from various scientists. According to the study, more than 16 million prescriptions were written for these types of drugs in England general practice alone between 2011 and 2012.
The recent study cites evidence of adverse effects that were documented in other research[…]
Pets Can Lower Risk of Long Term Care
Pets teach their owners a lot of things: responsibility, patience, and that treats can go a long way. Turns out, having a pet also may also benefits the owner’s health. Research has found that having a pet reduces your risk of certain risk factors and diseases, including heart disease, which puts you at risk of needing long term care.
Heart Disease
In May 2013, the American Heart Association published a statement announcing that dogs were associated with a reduction in heart disease risk factors and increased chances of survival among heart attack patients. According to their research, owning a pet was[…]
Genworth to Release 1st Quarter Earnings at End of April
Genworth Financial announced the time and date of their earnings release with 1st quarter results.
1st Quarter Earnings Release
The company will issue the release along with the financial supplement after the market closes on April 29. The information will be available on their website at investor.genworth.com after it has been made available to the public.
A conference call to discuss the 1st quarter results and earnings will be held on April 30, 2014 at 8 am. Genworth will relay their business results and a progress update on their strategic priorities. One of those recent priorities has been the company’s new approach to[…]
Cost of Long Term Care Continues to Rise in US
It’s that time of the year again: Genworth Financial has released their 2014 Cost of Care Survey. Every year, the Long Term Care Insurance provider publishes their annual report that details the cost of long term care across the United States to help consumers learn more about the different care settings and options available.
Who Needs Long Term Care?
Long term care refers to care received when someone is in need of care for an extended period of time. The most common long term care settings are nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and at home. Long term care often consists of[…]
Ways to Naturally Lower Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a risk factor for a number of serious medical conditions, including heart disease and stroke. Nearly 1/3 of all American adults currently have high blood pressure. Studies have shown that some simple lifestyle changes can help prevent high blood pressure and even lower blood pressure.
Lower Your Blood Pressure
The main risk factors of high blood pressure or hypertension include being overweight or obese, excess sodium in the diet, too little potassium in the diet, little to no exercise, excess alcohol intake, and stress.
Recent research found that a plant-based diet is one extremely effective way to lower[…]
Genworth CEO Looks Back on First Year with Company
Genworth President and CEO Tom McInerney reflected on his first year with Genworth in a recent short video. He entered the Long Term Care Insurance industry at Genworth during a very turbulent time within the market. Fortunately, he placed Long Term Care Insurance as a top priority and is now looking to make vast improvements throughout how it is managed.
Big Changes
McInerney has been in the insurance industry for 35 years, so is by 
no means a newcomer to this type of business. When he joined[…]
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