Few of us escape the scourge of cancer, either through our own diagnosis or that of a loved one. And around the world, in wealthier countries, cancer has become the #1 leading killer, overtaking cardiovascular disease, for which death rates have come down because of blood pressure, diet and lifestyle…

While for many, October summons images of pumpkins and cider, for public health officials it’s the start of an annual cause for concern: The Flu Season. As a reminder, those 65 and older (and particularly 85 and older) are at increased risk for hospitalization due to flu and are even…

If you think you’re in the market for a hip replacement, don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that approximately 500,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year. That’s a lot of surgery and it represents a lot of expense, especially for the Medicare-insured population.    There have been recent…

So maybe your pants are feeling snug or you can no longer easily zip your jacket. Join the club. Weight gain feels almost like a right of passage for those of us entering our later years. And the implications are not only for your wardrobe. There’s increasing evidence that your…

When it comes to healthy aging, it seems that paying attention to your teeth and gums is as important as eating well and exercising. Not only is your oral hygiene and dental health more at risk as you age but the implications of poor care or neglect may have repercussions…

Back in the early 1960s, if you were a young mother with a young child, and you needed a flexible job with flexible hours to allow you to continue nursing your child, your options were limited. For the now 96-year-old Frieda Caplan, necessity became the mother of invention: in her…