A post by the Lown Institute asks whether AI (artificial intelligence) could replace your doctors...
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What to do when an aging parent needs help but doesn’t...
When helping my aging father, I struggled to respect his autonomy while ensuring his safety. Not...
How to protect your eyesight and a warning about some eyedrops
As you age, your eyesight often deteriorates, particularly for seeing things up close and...
Escort requirements keep people from receiving medical procedures
Paula Span reports for the New York Times on outpatient procedures that require patients to have...
Can eating the right foods improve your sleep?
Americans too often struggle to get the sleep they need, which can lead to all sorts of chronic...
Advil v. Tylenol: Which to take and when?
When you’re feeling aches and pains or have a cold or the flu, should you take acetaminophen...
Medical and health misinformation abounds
Medical and health misinformation abounds, and it’s not going away. The government should do...
Multigenerational family housing can work
Paula Span reports for the New York Times on multigenerational family residences. Think of them as...
Should you take Vitamin C tablets?
Many of my patients tell me that they are taking large doses of Vitamin C tablets to boost their...
Six reasons you need a primary care doctor in this age of...
As we age, most of us develop health issues. Along the way we may visit a specialist to handle each...