Diane Archer

Depressed? Ditch the concrete and go green

New research reveals that people who live in communities with green space have lower levels of depression and anxiety than people who live in urban areas with little or no green space.  They may...

Diet Soda, No Solution for Weight Loss

A recent study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that diet soda is no solution for weight loss. Overweight adults who drink diet soda end up consuming more...

Do I need a primary care doctor?

You should not underestimate the value of a good primary care doctor. According to the American College of Physicians, having a primary care doctor means better health outcomes at lower cost. Better...

Should you pay more for Medicare than you do now?

Raising Medicare premiums will save the government money but could hurt millions of people with Medicare. Lawmakers are looking for ways to cut down government spending on Medicare.  Many of them...

Happy 79th birthday, Social Security!

Today is Social Security’s 79th birthday.  Let’s take a moment to reflect on its importance. Most Americans rely on Social Security for a large part of their income. People over 65 rely on...