26
Sep
Uber And Lyft Ride-Sharing Services Hitch Onto Medicaid
Ride-sharing companies promise better service for enrollees and lower costs for states. But the services are not for everyone on Medicaid.
25
Sep
Coming Out About Mental Health On Social Media
Talking about your mental health on social media is a thing, and it could actually help.
08
Sep
Shopping Abroad For Cheaper Medication? Here’s What You Need To Know
Americans routinely skirt federal law by crossing into Canada and Mexico or tapping online pharmacies abroad to purchase prescription medications at a fraction of the price they would pay at home.
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.
28
Jun
Boot Camp After 60: 10 Steps To Turn Around Unhealthy Habits
Older men and women often struggle to find the motivation to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips from experts on how to make those changes and how to keep them.
22
Jun
Why So Many Older Americans Rate Their Health As Good Or Even Excellent
A common myth about aging is that older adults are burdened by illness and feel lousy much of the time. In fact, the opposite is usually true. Most seniors report feeling distinctly positive about their health.
05
Jun
Churches Wipe Out Millions In Medical Debt For Others
Churches have a lot of choices when it comes to charity, but medical debt and affordability issues often resonate with parishioners.
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.
21
May
3 Health Benefits to Riding a Bicycle
If joint or other health issues prevent you from riding outside, ask your doctor if a stationary bike or a recumbent bike is right for you.
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