A recent study found that patients benefit as much from aspirin post-surgery as they do from costly...
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Cancer screenings bring benefits at substantial cost
We’ve come a long way in being able to screen for a variety of cancers and less far in curing...
How to prevent falls and their sometimes horrific consequences
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than one in four people over 65 fall...
Aging in place: Safety at home
Most of us would like to remain in our homes as we age, and there are an increasing number of...
Do you have a durable power of attorney?
Life has its curve balls, as we all know. And, we and the people we love are all better off if...
Three steps to prepare for an at-home emergency
Jancee Dunn reports for the New York Times on how to prepare for an at-home emergency. When the...
Housekeeping is good for healthy aging, especially if you...
New research from the Nurses’ Health Study, reported in JAMA, offers some hope for those of...
Your heart rate can help you understand your physical fitness
If you carry a mobile phone, you already track the number of steps you take each day. Other devices...
Why social health is as important as physical and mental health
I’ve written a bunch about the value of a buddy or buddies to your overall health, as well as...
How to care for your aging skin
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. As you age, though you might not become thin-skinned...