It’s important to get the flu shot every year, no matter how old you are. It’s...
Living well
Assisted living facilities present serious risks for some people
In a New York Times op-ed, Geeta Ananad warns against expecting assisted living facilities to meet...
Eat better, spend less on health care
So long as the US population is aging, health care costs will continue to increase no matter what...
John Oliver: Racism and sexism in medicine
Most Americans respect doctors. Still, racism and sexism in medicine is not uncommon. John Oliver...
Seven lifestyle changes for managing rheumatoid arthritis
Jeannette Moninger writes for Medshadow.org on seven lifestyle changes for managing rheumatoid...
Medicare for All would give Americans more disposable income
Most Americans do not have enough savings to carry them through retirement. In large part...
For your peace of mind and for the people you love, plan in...
No matter how old you are, planning for your future care needs is one important gift you can give...
Fight cancer: Eat cruciferous vegetables
The Harvard Gazette reports on new research from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Cancer...
Eat your fruits!
The National Institute on Aging explains that older adults generally do not eat enough fruit and...
Eat more plants . . . reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s
Two studies in the past few years provide the best evidence to date that a largely plant-based...