Health

Elder Emergencies

Geriatric-certified emergency departments aim to improve care for aging population Have you ever had to take a a parent or…

9 months ago

Shouldering the Burden

How shoulder arthritis impacts quality of life for older adults Fact checked by Derick Wilder   Shoulder arthritis affects an estimated…

1 year ago

Health Abroad

Is the cost of travel insurance — for trip cancellations or for your health — ever worthwhile? When you’re planning…

1 year ago

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 year ago

Sense of Place

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

1 year 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.…

2 years ago

Super Aging

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

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years ago

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