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Richard Simmons reportedly refused medical help after falling in his bathroom on his 76th birthday, despite his housekeeper's efforts to get him to see a doctor. He was found unresponsive the next morning and pronounced dead at the scene. There were no signs of foul play, and the cause of death is pending toxicology results.
Doctors suggest a simple "jump test" to determine if someone has appendicitis. If jumping causes severe pain, it may indicate a swollen appendix and the need for medical attention. Other at-home tests include pressing on specific areas of the abdomen and checking for rebound pain. Appendicitis, which affects hundreds of thousands of Americans annually, requires prompt treatment to prevent complications. Surgical removal of the appendix, known as an appendectomy, is the standard treatment.
A third of people who notice dementia symptoms in themselves or a loved one keep quiet about it for a month or longer, according to a new survey out of the U.K. Only 15% of the 1,100 patients and caregivers surveyed brought up their observations right away, and 11% still haven’t. Nearly a quarter of those surveyed waited more than six months before seeking medical help, the survey found. The most common reason for staying silent wasn’t anxiety about the condition, which is generally progressive. Rather, those affected weren’t sure exactly which symptoms are associated with normal aging and which are associated with dementia.