Old and Lonely with Few Friends Increases Health Risk
A shrinking circle of family and friends contributes to poorer health in old age, but if you…
Men Account for 40% of All Caregivers
Caregiving in the U.S. Becoming a Way of Life; More than 15% of Population is Caregiving Family…
Geriatric Health Conditions Have Major Effect on Half of All Seniors
Half of all older adults were found in a new study to have one of more conditions…
Avoiding Falls In Seniors
Q. I had an aging aunt who fell and broke her hip. She was never the same…
Dealing with a Parent Who Abandons Accepted Standards of Personal Hygiene
It seems the time has come to face the awkward situation of bathing a parent or loved…
Yes Chicken Soup Can Help Colds
Yes, Chicken Soup Can Help Colds Welcome to another cold season. If you’re like most adults, you’ll…
Cocoa, But Not Tea, Appears to Lower Blood Pressure
Cocoa — But Not Tea — Appears to Lower Blood Pressure Foods rich in cocoa appear to…
Pig Cells May Be Useful in Diabetes Treatment
Pig Cells May Be Useful in Diabetes Treatment It works in animals — the question is, will…
Medication Errors Hit 1.5 Million Americans Annually
Medication Errors Hit 1.5 Million Americans Annually As many as 1.5 million Americans suffer illness, injury or…
Heavy Coffee Consumption Not a Health Risk
Heavy Coffee Consumption Not a Health Risk For more than 30 years, health researchers have produced conflicting…