Elder abuse is a serious problem that takes many forms. According to Brown University professor...
Your Health & Wellness
Is it time to fire your doctor?
Have you heard the story about the man who goes to see his doctor about a pain in his knee? The...
Health benefits of a fist bump
Are you interested in reducing your chances of getting the flu this season? Well then, you might...
Health screenings may have risks
For a long time now, we’ve heard about the benefits of preventive care, including...
Can a new kind of housing make us healthier?
Can you imagine a home or apartment redesigned and retrofitted in ways that make us healthier? ...
Where will you live in later life? Your community matters
As we age, it’s typical to think about where we want to live in later life. Few among us want to...
Watch your feet: Foot care is critical and pain is treatable
You’ve heard the expression, “watch your back.” When it comes to older adults...
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 explains the risks of too many spoonfuls of sugar
Check out John Oliver’s great piece on the $5 billion sugar industry and our overconsumption...