Experts disagree as to whether aging is simply a natural process or we should treat it as a...
Health conditions
New JAMA study reveals exercise can reduce likelihood of...
There is all kinds of advice to help ensure we can live independently in later life. A new JAMA...
The benefits of shared doctor appointments
Many years ago, I heard a primary care doctor explain his solution to the minimal time he had to...
John Oliver: It’s time we rethink how we treat people with...
Americans don’t like to talk about mental health or mental illness. And, John Oliver makes...
Caregiving: Freedom’s just another word for no one left to lose
I was struck recently by an author’s description of her caregiving roles and subsequent losses...
Pain is prevalent among Americans
A recent study from the National Institutes of Health reveals that 40 million Americans suffer from...
Diabetes is common among older adults: Know the symptoms
About thirteen million people with Medicare have Type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition in which our...
John Oliver: Tobacco companies suing countries to push smoking
John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are making more money than ever, even though Americans...
To prevent medical mistakes and delirium, stay on top of care...
Medical mistakes in the hospital notoriously happen during changes of shift or because of poor...
Health care data: Benefits and risks
If you use a Fitbit or share your medical information in an online support group, you’re part of...