Preventive Care Archives

Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Are We Measuring the Years That Matter?

by David Mcauley - July 4, 2026July 4, 2026 069

Healthspan vs. Lifespan: Are We Measuring the Years That Matter? Longevity Series Brief Summary This article explores the growing distinction between lifespan and healthspan. Lifespan asks how long people live. Healthspan asks how much of that life is lived with preserved function, independence, cognition, mobility,

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals

by David Mcauley - October 12, 2025October 12, 2025 0820

The Hidden Cost of Skipping Frailty Assessment: New Research Reveals Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed this video :-) Introduction Frailty assessment remains critically underutilized in healthcare settings despite affecting approximately 15% of noninstitutionalized adults in the United States

The Preventive Medicine Dilemma: How to Keep Patients Healthy in 15 Minutes or Less

by Nancy Ogbonna - August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 0560

The Preventive Medicine Dilemma: How to Keep Patients Healthy in 15 Minutes or Less Abstract The modern healthcare system faces an urgent challenge: delivering high-quality preventive care within increasingly limited time frames. Evidence shows that the median primary care visit lasts just 15.7

Are Annual Physical Exams Worth Your Time? Here’s What Science Says

by Similoluwa Oluwalana - July 14, 2025 2670

Are Annual Physical Exams Worth Your Time? Here’s What Science Says Check back later for a possible video summary. Videos are created for most articles. Introduction Since the 1940s, the value of yearly physical examinations has been ingrained in American healthcare. Recent