Health

Here and There

5 tips for snowbirds juggling medical care across multiple systems For retirees who split time between Illinois and somewhere warmer…

1 week ago

A Look Under the Hood

I thought I knew how old I was — until a series of tests told me something different. This past…

5 months ago

Toenail Troubles

Why some caregivers should leave nail trimming to podiatrists When my mother was in hospice, home health aides and nurses…

5 months ago

Prioritizing Prostate Health

With advanced-stage prostate cancer on the rise, physicians — and patients — urge screening At 68 years old, John Lee…

6 months ago

Considering Cannabis?

As more seniors embrace marijuana, here’s what you should know Fact checked by Jim Lacy Cannabis isn’t what it was…

7 months ago

Let’s Talk About Sex, Granny

What older adults need to know about sexually transmitted infections Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Frisky business doesn’t end at…

7 months ago

Holiday Feasting

Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays. A dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall…

9 months ago

Lung Cancer’s Lesser-Known Risks

Lung cancer risk factors go beyond smoking, and include family history and air pollution. Screening guidelines have yet to account…

9 months ago

Medicare’s 2026 Changes

Costs and choices shift for upcoming Medicare coverage Seniors selecting Medicare coverage for 2026 will see modest but notable changes…

10 months ago

Pneumonia Protection

Pneumonia vaccines for adults are now recommended starting at age 50 – a geriatrician explains the change Above photo: A new…

11 months ago

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