Diane Archer

Millions safely import low-cost drugs from abroad

In 2017, Kaiser Health News reported that 19 million Americans import their prescription drugs from abroad. They can fill their prescriptions and save a lot of money. But, the pharmaceutical industry...

Home-delivered meals, more than good nutrition

As we and the people we love age, it’s important to keep in mind the importance of both good nutrition and social interactions. Eating alone often leads to poor nutrition and can be...

Congress should scrap the Social Security cap

On February 18, millionaires in the US received a late Valentine. They stopped paying into Social Security for the rest of 2019 because they had hit the cap on payroll contributions, even though the...

Medicare for All does not mean Medicare for some

As the health care debate heats up, it’s time to be clear about what Medicare for All is and what it is not. Medicare for All does not mean giving people the option to “buy in” to Medicare...

Seven tips for getting a good night’s sleep

According to the Centers for Disease Control, sleep matters–not getting a good night’s sleep is a public health problem. Insufficient sleep leads to poor health outcomes and greater risk...

What can you do about toenail fungus?

Toenail fungus is quite common, particularly among older people. Unfortunately, it is a type of infection that can be hard to treat. What can you do about toenail fungus? Toenail fungus usually is...