Roughly one in four Americans now rely on AI for answers to their health care questions. People share their medical records and other data with AI in order to get low-cost and speedy advice. Beware, your health information is not...
Avoid supplements, including peptides, most of the time
Americans love vitamin and herbal supplements. Supplements are a $70 billion industry. But, in most cases, people are better off not taking them. Julia Belluz reports for The New York Times on how “public demand” is...
Should you eat more sauerkraut?
The Trump administration is touting sauerkraut and other fermented foods as beneficial for your skin and waistline. Secretary of Health and Human Services, RFK Jr. claims that eating beef and sauerkraut is good for your...
Walk or lift weights? Equally beneficial to a longer life
Andi Breitowich writes for Oprah Daily on the two biggest forms of activity Americans are engaging in: walking and weight-lifting. Which one will help you live longer? Or, are they equally beneficial? To be sure, both walking...
New pill improves cholesterol levels
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved a pill that lowers cholesterol levels to a greater degree than statins, the drug people typically take to manage their cholesterol levels. The new pill, Lipfendra, reduces...
Dozens of policy experts and organizations alert Congress as to why capping people’s out-of-pocket costs in traditional Medicare is an urgent priority
Earlier this year, a group of 38 policy experts and organizations sent a letter to each member of Congress explaining why capping people’s out-of-pocket costs in traditional Medicare is an urgent priority. The letter...
2026: Hospitals continue to opt out of Medicare Advantage networks
In December 2025, I wrote about how more and more hospital systems are opting out of Medicare Advantage networks. That trend continues in 2026, reports Jakob Emerson for Beckers. An increasing number of hospitals are leaving...
It’s summer: How to care for your aging skin?
Your skin is the largest organ in your body. As you age, while you might not become thin-skinned, your skin will inevitably thin. How should you care for your agin skin this summer? “Sunlight is not youer enemy,”...
2026: Important resources for older adults
Between health care and housing, older adults often struggle to make ends meet. While our government does not do enough to provide benefits for older adults, there are a wide range of free and low-cost resources available that...
Medicare home health care: Good in theory, less so in practice
Many people are not aware that Medicare covers home health care for people who are homebound and need skilled nursing services on an intermittent basis or skilled rehabilitation services. The benefit is designed to help people...
Rep. Greg Murphy: “Eliminate for-profit health insurance”
In an opinion piece for The Hill, Republican Congressman Greg Murphy, North Carolina, explains why he opposes for-profit health insurance. Make no mistake, Murphy is a capitalist. But, he recognizes that so long as corporate...
Washington State launches long-term care program
Washington State has launched a long-term care option for its residents, reports Paula Span for the New York Times. It is the first state in the nation to do so. Other states are taking notice. Medicare does not cover...
For your peace of mind and for the people you love, plan in advance for your care
No matter how old you are, planning for your future care needs is one important gift you can give yourself and your loved ones. Advance care planning helps ensure that your care wishes are honored if you are not able to speak for...