Health

Spring for Vaccination

Photo: Even if you got a COVID-19 shot last fall, the spring shot is still essential for the 65 and…

1 month ago

Sense of Place

Studies show that hearing loss increases a person's risk of falling. Why might that be — and what can you…

3 months ago

Emergency Ready

Prep your first-aid kit, keep yourself safe, and respond to emergencies and accidents Make a resolution to brush up on first-aid skills.…

4 months ago

Super Aging

With mental capabilities of people decades younger, SuperAgers are gaining attention from researchers looking at the link between lifestyle and…

5 months ago

Soaring — or Sinking? — Sodium

Out-of-whack sodium levels — whether too high or too low — can throw off many health functions, from balance to…

6 months ago

Alzheimer’s Prevalence

Researchers rank the U.S. counties with the highest rates of Alzheimer’s disease The Alzheimer’s Association released a first-of-its-kind study in…

9 months ago

To Paxlovid or Not?

Who benefits from the Covid antiviral drug Paxlovid, and how does it work? Pam and Jon (who wish to remain…

10 months ago

Wound Care

With age, even a simple cut can escalate quickly Good skin care is more important than ever as we age.…

10 months ago

Patient Portal Ethics

What happens when you find out your diagnosis from a patient portal, instead of from your doctor? For more than…

12 months ago

Who Sets the Temperature?

Extreme cold and heat put seniors’ lives at risk. Know which thermostat settings are safe for older adults — and…

1 year ago

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