Health

Shouldering the Burden

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

11 months ago

Health Abroad

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

11 months 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.…

1 year ago

Super Aging

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

1 year 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

Wound Care

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

2 years ago

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