What Older Adults Should Know This RSV Season
RSV is a highly contagious virus that spreads through close contact with infected individuals, typically increasing during the fall and peaking in winter.
5 Tips to Help You Choose Your 2025 Health Benefits
Here are a few tips to consider when choosing a plan that may help lead you to better health and cost savings.
DOJ Targets Elder Fraud and Nursing Home Abuse in Sweeping Nationwide Actions
The report details over 300 enforcement actions against more than 700 defendants accused of targeting older adults.
Health is Wealth: Empowering Our Community to Combat Diabetes with Compassion and Action
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and It is time to reclaim it for ourselves, our families, and our community.
Caring for Older Adults During Extreme Weather
Some weather trends pose a serious threat to populations worldwide, especially older adults.
7 Reasons Your Feet and Ankles May Be Hurting
Medical experts are reminding everyone that foot and ankle pain is not normal and should be addressed.
Doctors’ Tips for a Healthy and Safe Holiday Season
Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices during this period, so you can start 2025 on the right foot.
Lasers: A Safer Alternative to Weight-Loss Drugs?
Some health experts advise patients who need or desire to lose weight to investigate safe options, like low-level lasers.
Navigating Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period: Tips for Success in 2024
Here’s how you can prepare and make the most of this Medicare Annual Enrollment Period.
Study Uncovers Disparities in Post-Surgical Pain Management for Black Patients
The study reveals that Black patients are 29% less likely than their white counterparts to receive multimodal analgesia.
Over Half of Americans Choose Their Benefits by Price During Open Enrollment
Americans have ideas for how to make the open enrollment process better.
The ABCs of Type 1 Diabetes Screening and Testing
Here are the “ABCs” of some of the screenings and tests currently available for type 1 diabetes.
What You Should Know About Mast Cell Diseases
Mast cells are white blood cells present throughout your body and help guard your immune system.
Diabetes and Your Feet: What You Need to Know
Surgeons share some important insights into preventing foot ulcers associated with diabetes.
Ketamine and Other Anesthetics Emerge as Treatments for Depression
Ketamine and other anesthetic drugs have emerged as a powerful new tool to rapidly treat depression.
How to Protect Your Hearing from Loss at Any Age
Here are tips to help you protect your hearing while engaging in activities you love.
For Healthy Aging, Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition
Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality.
VP Kamala Harris Unveils Plan to Expand Medicare for At-Home Care, Emphasizing Dignity for the Elderly
The proposed program aims to relieve the burden on families relying on Medicaid.
Fall Back into a Healthy Routine With These 3 Easy Tips
These three easy tips will help you “fall” back into a good routine.
Brushing Away Hospital Risks: The Importance of Proper Oral Care
If you or a loved one find yourself in the hospital, here’s how to stay on top of your oral care.