Category Archives: Health
Christmas Research Papers Tackle Goofy Problems in Medicine
This year’s British Medical Journal holiday issue includes an investigation of old magazines in waiting rooms and finds that men can be idiots. “The findings, published in the Christmas issue of the British Journal of Medicine, may not seem like … Continue reading
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Holiday Blues
For most of us, the holidays are a time to gather with friends and family, celebrate, reflect on the past, and plan for the future. However, for some, especially some seniors, the holidays can be a difficult time. … Continue reading
A Serious Problem: Senior Food Insecurity
From NPR: When we picture hungry Americans, we may see the faces of children, or single moms. But many of the people who struggle to fill their bellies are beyond age 65. . . . Malnutrition may go undetected — … Continue reading
How to Make the Most of a Visit to Your Doctor
From the Denver Post [hat tip to Ann Davis Garvin for the link]: Guess how much time the average physician spends listening to a patient describing her symptoms during an outpatient office visit. Sixty seconds? Fifty? “Ten,” says Leana Wen, … Continue reading
“60 Minutes” Segment on Living to 90 and Beyond
In case you missed the recent “60 Minutes” segment, take a look to find out the results of the groundbreaking research study known as “90+.” You may be surprised! [Hat tip to health writer Matt Perry for the link.]
Realize Magazine Interviews Dr. Bill Thomas
From Realize Magazine: Aging with Gusto. A Video Talk with Dr. Bill Thomas: Bill Thomas is an author, entrepreneur, musician, teacher, farmer and a physician whose wide-ranging work explores the terrain of human aging. But above all, he’s an impassioned … Continue reading
Working Rather Than Retiring Could Be Good for Your Health
From NPR: A majority of older workers in the United States have told pollsters they expect to continue to work, at least part time. There are plenty of financial reasons for staying on the job, such as inadequate savings and volatile … Continue reading
