Medical Information

The news about cardiovascular disease and women is alarming. Estimates are that by the year 2050, 60% of US women will have cardiovascular disease, up from 50% in 2020. Driven by high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes, a surge in heart disease cases among women is anticipated, and younger women…

In this day and age, it’s hard to separate myth from reality, truth from scam. While we strive to provide you with solid information and evidence based on real scientific research, sometimes old myths die hard, or new health claims take hold without the requisite science behind them. Especially when…

Whether you listen while doing chores or relax on the couch with headphones and a comfy blanket, podcast listening has become an enjoyable and educational experience for so many of us these days. According to a recent report from Pew, a little over half of US adults state they’ve listened…

Most of us know it’s not a great time right now to be a patient in need of a physician. Due to physician shortages, physician burnout, patient overload, inadequate or unavailable insurance, and system bureaucracy, it’s virtually impossible to get in to see your usual physician (or start a relationship…

Every year, April 16 marks the occasion for National Healthcare Decisions Day, a recognition of the importance of thinking about your end-of-life care decisions, documenting them on state-approved forms, and sharing your wishes with loved ones and health care providers, to ensure that your wishes are known and respected regarding…

We are still knee deep in the winter viral season, and flu activity, along with RSV and COVID, continues to remain problematic, and in some states, the number of cases is still rising. However, despite the vulnerability of older adults to the ravages of these diseases, the vaccination rates for…