Today 110 million Americans are over 50 years old. And, half of people born today are expected to...
Living well
Live longer, avoid sugary and diet sodas
Live longer, avoid sugary and diet sodas! CNN reports that a 19-year study published in JAMA...
Fall is in the air: Get your flu shot early!
It’s important to get the flu shot every year, no matter how old you are. It’s...
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...