The number of people dying of cardiovascular disease (CVD) during the COVID-19 pandemic rose from 874,613 CVD-related deaths recorded in 2019 to 928,741 in 2020. The rise in the number of CVD deaths in 2020 represents the largest single-year increase since 2015 and topped the previous high of 910,000 recorded in 2003, according to the… Continue reading Heart Disease Deaths in The COVID Era
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COVID’s Other Death Toll
U.S. deaths from heart disease spiked in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic after a steady decline from 2010 to 2019, reversing a public health success, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2022. The meeting, held in person in Chicago and virtually, Nov. 5-7, 2022,… Continue reading COVID’s Other Death Toll
Has COVID Clouded Your Retirement Picture? 3 Tips to Plan Clearly
Some people planning for retirement may do most of the right things in terms of saving and investing. But they don’t have a crystal ball and cannot foresee exactly how much money they will need in their non-working years – or for how long. That uncertainty – magnified by the financial effects of COVID-19 – is one… Continue reading Has COVID Clouded Your Retirement Picture? 3 Tips to Plan Clearly
Talking to Kids About COVID-19
As public conversations around coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increase, children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Parents, family members, school staff, and other trusted adults can play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest, accurate, and minimizes anxiety… Continue reading Talking to Kids About COVID-19