For many of us, the lines on our face and crinkles around our eyes are badges of honor and testaments to the privilege that we are able to grow older. But for others, these signs of aging are worrisome and distressing, driving some to the nearest doctor’s office to see what…

Agreeing to have a medical device implanted into your body is a serious decision. You and your physicians need to determine whether the risks of surgery and its side effects or complications are worth the benefits you will receive. For patients with serious heart arrhythmias, the decision to have an implanted…

Here’s a stark statistic you may not know: The United States has 5% of the world’s population yet houses 25% of the world’s prison population. Our controversial system of imprisonment, with long sentences and narrow release parameters, has led to a mass incarceration crisis in our country. And along with that crisis…

It’s been estimated that close to 40% of us will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point during our lifetimes. For older people, that diagnosis may be more common than you realize. More than 60% of cancers occur in patients over age 65. For an overview of what a cancer…

So you’ve made the decision: the house is too large, the possessions too many. Time to simplify your life and scale down your living arrangement. Now what? Once that momentous decision is made, the real work begins. Trying to sell your large suburban or rural home may be a challenge given that…

We all know that aging ushers in all sorts of changes, be they physical, emotional, social or financial.  Virtually every part of your body experiences some sort of change, from the cellular level to your outward appearance. For a comprehensive overview of the extent and variety of body changes, check…