HOUSTON (Sept. 24, 2019) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), six in 10 adults have a chronic disease. A chronic disease is defined as an illness or condition which lasts longer than one year and requires ongoing medical attention or limits the patient’s ability to engage in activities of daily living – or both. Examples of chronic diseases include diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, stroke, lung disease, and Alzheimer’s […]
