Whatever stage of life you’re in, it is daunting to think about getting your affairs in order. But, it’s important to do so, especially in later life. You may be healthy today, but life happens...
Diane Archer
2026: Planning for life’s curve balls
Life happens. Tomorrow, who knows what will be. Right now, we might need to care for a family member or friend. At some point, we are all likely to need assistance caring for ourselves. It’s wise...
2026: Medicare coverage for people with diabetes
Roughly one in three Americans aged 65 and older (between 29% and 33%) has diabetes. Whether you are enrolled in traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan–a health plan administered by...
2026: HIPAA and why you need a health care proxy
In 1996, 30 years ago, Congress enacted the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which aims to safeguard people’s private health care information. Keeping people’s health care...
2026: Plan ahead for a hospital visit
Few of us think about preparing in advance for a hospital visit, for someone we love, let alone ourselves. But, eventually, most of us will make a visit as a caregiver or a patient. Talking to the...
FDA is not protecting us from foods with cancer-causing chemical...
You might not realize that many of the snack foods you buy are filled with thousands of different chemical additives, some of which could be harmful to your health. The Food and Drug Administration...
Don’t let the summer heat get the better of you.
Watch out for the heat! Heat rashes, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke are all too common, reports Matthew Solan for Harvard Health. And, older adults are particularly at risk because of biology. As...
How to avoid ticks and what to do if you find one on you
Ticks appear to be everywhere this summer. If the dog isn’t bringing them into bed with you, the rabbits are bringing them to your doorstep. But, there are ways to minimize your risk of tick bites...
Forest therapy benefits your body and mind
You can improve your health without spending a penny. Rebecca Coleman reports for the Harvard Gazette on the mental and physical benefits of strolling through greenery. There’s substantial evidence...
A drink a day comes with health risks
The latest research out of Brown University finds that as little as one drink a day comes with serious health risks. Two drinks bring even greater health risks. So, if you’re thinking...