There has been a lot of focus on the implications for working people of the Republican leadership’s plan to repeal the ACA. Precious little has been written about the consequences for older...
Diane Archer
Dems should unite behind Medicare for all
The Republican leadership in Congress is still planning to kill the Affordable Care Act, with no viable alternative to replace it. If the ACA is repealed, the Democrats in Congress have many...
Nearly 3 million older adults shouldering student loans
A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reveals that nearly three million older adults are shouldering student loans and are struggling to pay them. Their financial security...
Older adults are more likely to be happy than younger adults
In case you’re wondering, older adults are more likely to be happy than younger adults, according to a study out of the University of Chicago. Other research reveals that older adults appear better...
Beware of high doctor charges
Gerard Anderson, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health, and Ge Bai, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, conducted a national study to determine the extent to which doctors charge patients in...
Good incremental primary care delivers better health, longer life
If you’ve ever questioned why having a good primary care doctor is so critical, Atul Gawande explains in no uncertain terms in the January 23, 2017 New Yorker. In a nutshell, well-trained...
Video: 98-year-old yoga teacher inspires
Tao Porchon-Lynch, a 98-year-old yoga teacher, inspires. Having taught yoga for 75 years, she explains that nothing is impossible. She has spent almost a century living mindfully. She teaches the...
Foods with added sugar are not so sweet for your health
Americans consume a lot of sugar. Natural sugars from fruit are generally good for you. But anything you consume with added sugar is not so sweet for your health. These added sugars contain...
CBO projects premiums could double after ACA repeal
A new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that premiums could double by 2026 for people buying coverage in the individual market after key parts of the Affordable Care Act...
Advil and Aleve increase risk of stroke and heart attack
According to the FDA, use of NSAIDs, (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,) such as Advil (Ibuprofen) and Aleve (Naproxen), increase your risk of stroke and heart attack. As a result, the FDA now...