Judith Graham Reports for Kaiser Health News on new research revealing that older adults who prepare for surgery, heal faster and are discharged more quickly. They also are less likely to be...
Dr. Susan Molchan
Beware of medical advice from the mainstream media
Kevin Lomangino of Health News Review explains how you and the rest of America may end up duped by medical advice from the mainstream media. Even the medical correspondents in the big media outlets...
What should you do if you get the flu?
Most doctors and other health experts agree that the flu shot is worth it, particularly for children and older adults, who are at highest risk for complications if they get the flu. But, this flu...
DailyMed: Know the potential harms of your prescriptions
Most of us take the prescription drugs our doctors prescribe without giving them a second thought. But, many, if not most of brand-name drugs we take, may have harmful side effects in addition to...
For knee pain, avoid arthroscopic surgery
Kaiser Health News reports that international health experts and patients say that for knee pain its best to avoid arthroscopic surgery. According to the study published in BMJ, people with...
Living with dementia movement
After being diagnosed with dementia and told essentially that their lives were over, a number of people who did not feel quite ready for being shelved away brought about a “Living with Dementia”...
Bladder control problems and how to treat them
Many older adults have problems with bladder control or urinary incontinence (UI). According to the American College of Physicians, UI affects about half of all women 40 to 60 years old and about...
Caring for a loved one with mild dementia
A diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease is challenging for both the individual and his or her family members. On one hand, you want to respect your loved one’s independence as much...
Life insurance: Companies can keep collecting payments beyond...
How long does a 20-year life insurance policy last? My husband and I mistakenly thought that a 20-year term life insurance policy lasted for 20 years, unless of course one opted to extend it. We...
Managing arthritis pain
More than 54 million Americans have arthritis, including about half of all older adults. People with arthritis generally feel pain or stiffness in their joints–knees, hips, shoulders, wrists...