Christmas family visits provide a vital opportunity to notice health warning signs in elderly relatives, while EHEC outbreak concerns in Germany have recently subsided.
Hospital stays in Rheinland-Pfalz increased by 2.6% in 2024 to about 931,000 but remain below pre-pandemic levels, with circulatory diseases and heart failure leading admissions.
A meta-study highlights how viral infections like flu and COVID-19 significantly elevate heart attack and stroke risks in older adults, urging vaccination for prevention.
The 12th Health and Care Week in Oberspreewald-Lausitz is set to begin, focusing on aging and health.