25
Jul
More Seniors Are Dying In Falls. Doctors Could Do More To Reduce The Risk
What’s needed to check this alarming trend, experts suggest, is a more personalized approach to preventing falls, more involvement by medical practitioners and better ways to motivate older adults to take action.
12
Jun
Never Say ‘Die’: Why So Many Doctors Won’t Break Bad News
It’s never easy to tell a patient about a terminal illness, but a longtime doctor whose own diagnosis was botched says physicians must do better
01
Jun
A Doctor Speaks Out About Ageism In Medicine
An interview with Dr. Louise Aronson, a geriatrician, professor of medicine at the University of California-San Francisco, and author of Elderhood.
30
Apr
Are You Taking An Active Role In Your Health Care?
Doug Amis knew he had to make a change. He had survived a quadruple heart bypass 20 years earlier, but
25
Apr
Important Questions To Ask Your Urologist
Most of us use the bathroom multiple times a day and think nothing of it. After all, when you gotta
23
Apr
Nine Essential Topics To Discuss With Your Doctor
Communication with your providers is important to your wellness and health care experience. Try this checklist! To help you get
19
Apr
Why You Don’t Need To Hide From The Doctor
When it comes to your health, having a primary care physician (PCP) might be one of the most important relationships
12
Apr
Are You Taking An Active Role In Your Health Care?
Doug Amis knew he had to make a change. He had survived a quadruple heart bypass 20 years earlier, but
23
Mar
5 Helpful Tips For An ER Visit
If you’d just as soon stay as far away from the emergency room (ER) as possible, we get it. A
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