It’s critically important that you share your end-of-life wishes with your doctors and the...
Your Health & Wellness
Should we treat aging as a disease?
Experts disagree as to whether aging is simply a natural process or we should treat it as a...
To save money on drugs, avoid chain pharmacies
A Consumer Reports investigative report reveals that to save money on drugs, you may want to avoid...
Be sure to get your cancer screenings
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that we need to do a better job of getting...
How to prevent elder abuse
Elder abuse is a serious problem that takes many forms. According to Brown University professor...
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...