HEALTH AND WELLNESS

MarketWatch recently published an article on avoiding income mistakes in retirement


March 20, 2022 at 1:09 p.m.


Use These Scam Tools to Spot Fraud

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Super Cheap Smartphone Plans for Scrimping Seniors

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Reversing Aging

A new company is making the science of aging its business — reversing aging, that is

Cancer doesn’t keep this Seattle dance teacher from her mission

You might even call her a true believer, because for Daigre, dance is more than an art form; it’s the single best pathway to good health

20 Questions to Ask Older Loved Ones to Connect & Reminisce

These idea-starters may lead to meaningful conversations with your older loved ones

People over age 50 working longer

For many older adults, what used to be considered retirement age seems to be pushed back further every year. Longer life expectancies, limited savings and social security funds plus overall satisfaction in one’s work have resulted in an increase in the percentage of employed adults over age 55. Many older …

National Slam the Scam Day

Chances are someone you know has received an ominous call or message from someone pretending to be from the government, alleging that your information has been compromised or demanding immediate payment. Ignore it.

Reducing Medical Errors in Hospitals

Blakeney is studying a model that aims to help patient teams communicate better

Water Exercise

Water exercise is a great way for seniors to stay fit and active

Medical Minutes

This edition of Medical Minutes looks at "Walking Away from Diabetes," "Breast Cancer Vaccine Advances," New Handheld Technology for Kidney Stones," and "Sildenafil May Help Combat Alzheimer’s Disease"

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Books for Healthy Habits

​When we turned the page to a new year, I felt the need for a fresh start. I wanted to let go of last year’s indulgences and embrace practices I know are supportive of good health and longevity

AARP Fraud Prevention Tips

AARP’s report, “A Moment’s Notice,” revealed the specific environmental and emotional factors that are present in most all successful attempts to defraud consumers

Age Discrimination

Don’t make decisions regarding older adults based on assumptions about what they want or what they can do. ASK THEM! Their answers might surprise you

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Medical Minutes for January 2022

John Schieszer is an award-winning national journalist and radio and podcast broadcaster of The Medical Minute