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A contract providing 51 health and social care services for residents in Bath and North East Somerset will not be extended, it has been announced. The contract, awarded to HCRG Care Group in April 2017, is due to end on 31 March 2024. The governing body of the Clinical Commissioning Group had recommended an extension of the contract. The decision came as HCRG Care Group was sold to a private investor; T20 Pioneer Holdings Limited. Sue Harriman, accountable officer for Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG, said: "I would like to assure local residents that the decision has been taken so we can continue to provide high quality services that meet the needs of our local communities and ensure we make the best use of public money." The majority of that covers staffing costs to enable the safe transfer of services, it said. It has not announced what will replace the HCRG Care Group contract, formerly known as Virgin Care Services. A spokesperson for HCRG Care Gro...

NEWSWEEK NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP > Women are far more likely to experience the condition than men, according to experts. There is currently no evidence base for an effective therapy that helps alleviate symptoms or to help people live longer, but researchers at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland will now trial a program of exercise conditioning and psychological therapy for people diagnosed with the condition. The study will span three years after a grant of 300,000 British pounds ($364,000) from the British Heart Foundation. The new trial will recruit 90 people from across Scotland within three weeks of them experiencing an episode. Participants will either take part in personalized exercise conditioning, a program of cognitive-behavioral therapy or be part of a control group. NEWSWEEK SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS > All participants will receive detailed heart investigations at baseline and again at three months. "Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, remains a comparat...

Health and fitness tips: Here's how can you keep your immune system from ageing Wonder what are the signs of weak immune system or how ageing affects your immune system? Here's all you need to know from doctors Health and fitness tips: Here's how can you keep your immune system from ageing (cottonbro)   Signs of weak immune system: In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sonam Solanki, Consultant Pulmonologist and Bronchoscopist at Masina Hospital in Mumbai's Byculla, shared, “Many factors like childhood infection and genetic factors contribute to the poor immune system but stress, poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle also cause accelerated immunosenescence. Any form of stress, like physical/psychological/emotional or environmental, causes hormonal imbalance in the body. For example, cortisol is a natural steroid hormone produced in the body. The levels of cortisol increase during stress, suppressing one's immune system's effectiveness in fighting infection and mou...

  Who watches the watchers? When it comes to the vaccination status of the federal government’s vaccine cops, it turns out: no one.  In January, a 5-4 Supreme Court decision ruled that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services could continue requiring the healthcare providers and suppliers it certified to ensure their staff — including employees, volunteers and anyone else providing care — are vaccinated against COVID-19 if they wanted to remain eligible for federal funding. Initially, the surveyors who oversee compliance with this mandate were also required to be vaccinated, but in a June 16 memo, CMS simply gave them a pass: This “guidance does not include any possibilities of penalties for noncompliance,” and the federal government “prohibits facilities from inquiring about surveyor vaccination status,” it wrote. Meaning: The government’s own mandate enforcers aren’t expected to follow the very rules they’re enforcing.  CMS exempted the vaccine mandate overseers t...

During the experiment, scientists compared two groups of mice - a control group, and a group whose Piezo1 levels had been disrupted for 10 weeks. Walking, climbing and running wheel activity was observed, with the Piezo1 mice showing a striking reduction in activity levels. This suggested an important role for Piezo1 in sustaining normal physical activity The researchers considered whether the Piezo1 mice were less interested in exercise, but they found no differences in the amount or duration of activity between the two groups. Instead, there were fewer running wheel revolutions per exercise session, and slower running speed, suggesting a lowered ability to exercise, without a lesser desire Lead author Fiona Bartoli, a Postdoctoral Researcher in the University of Leeds' School of Medicine, said, "Exercise protects against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and cancer. Unfortunately, many people fail to exercise enough, for reasons such as injury and computer usage. ...

  Meditation Tips It is nice to live for the moment without worrying about the mistakes from the past and possible difficulties in the future. The reality is that it is quite difficult to simply live for the moment as you wish. We cannot simply isolate the fact that in order to live a promising life today, some sacrifices must be made. Often times those sacrifices contribute a lot in amplifying our anxiety, stress, and worries. Is there a way to eliminate or reduce stress? Rejoice, because there is a way! What is Meditation Meditation is an effective way to reduce your anxiety, stress, and worries. It can you neutralize the mind's stress producing activities without sacrificing your efficiency and alertness. Meditation can help you feel happier, alleviate chronic pain, combat stress, promote health, gain better sleep, and achieve the needed serenity. Here are the simple yet powerful tips Always Follow the Right Posture You can meditate while cross-legged on the floor or sitting on ...