Health

If you or a loved one has been hospitalized in recent years, you’ve probably had this experience: You’ve barely put on the hospital gown when a “discharge planner” starts the conversation about where you’ll go once the hospital decides you should leave. It’s not necessarily a bad thing to start…

How much do you worry about your memory slipping a bit or your risk of becoming demented? If these thoughts are ever present, you’re not alone. A recent poll from The University of Michigan’s Poll on Healthy Aging found that among those ages 50-64, there’s a lot of concern about…

Whether it’s a cheek rub or a tail wag, many of us can’t resist the love and affection we feel from animals. And while there’s plenty of work involved as a pet owner, the upside is pretty clear: Surveys and studies show real physical and emotional benefits from pet companionship…

You may not be thrilled about needles, but when it comes to chronic aches and pains, many of us reach the point where we’ll try almost anything for relief. As such, you may have noticed that acupuncture use is on the rise as a valuable, non-addictive form of treatment for…

Those of us grew up during the early days of television probably remember Robby The Robot or the robot B-9 from “Lost in Space” – large, clunky machines that possessed some primitive human characteristics. But today’s robots, particularly those that mimic animals, are sophisticated machines with qualities and responses that…

Raise your hand if regularly receive robocalls from strangers hoping to separate you from your money or personal info. It’s not your imagination that these calls are more frequent. They’re on the rise across the country, and may specifically target older people who are considered easy prey for savvy or…