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Do Your Homework on Mobile Health Apps

Mobile Health Apps

A paradox of choice is combined with potential for more effective health care

APRIL 15, 2019 | By George Lorenzo

Dry Eye Syndrome? Drops Are Not the Only Option

Dry eye symptoms can point to several different problems

APRIL 11, 2019 | By Stephenie Overman

2 Ways to Lower America’s High Health Care Costs

Health Care Costs

West Health summit experts agreed: The crisis is too large to ignore

APRIL 5, 2019 | By Holly Lawrence

What Are the Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery?

Knee Replacement Surgery

Pros and cons of surgery vs. exercise, massage, medicines and acupuncture

APRIL 2, 2019 | By Debbie L. Miller

How Social Robots Could Help Older Patients Help Themselves

The machines could assist with caregiving and coaching needs

APRIL 1, 2019 | By Randy Rieland

What Biology Tells Us About Gender and Longevity

Gender and Longevity

Research is informing the development of aging interventions

MARCH 27, 2019 | By Steven N. Austad

The Basics About Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Macular Degeneration

Learn about the different types of AMD and how they're treated

MARCH 26, 2019 | By Maxine Lipner

How Quality Home Health Care Helps Rural Hospitals Survive

Rural Hospitals

These days, the two types of care collaborate instead of compete

MARCH 15, 2019 | By Blake Farmer

When Going Digital Makes Health Care Harder

Some who work in digital health care are now putting the user experience first

MARCH 15, 2019 | By Kevyn Burger

Hope and Hype Accompany Race for Anti-Aging Drugs

Anti-Aging Drugs

With big money involved, observers say: be patient and cautious

MARCH 5, 2019 | By Marisa Taylor, Kaiser Health News

How to Cope With the High Cost of Insulin

Tips for people with diabetes on prescription options and prices

FEBRUARY 25, 2019 | By Danielle Bullen Love

What to Do About Winter’s Dry Indoor Air

The causes of the problem and suggested solutions

FEBRUARY 19, 2019 | By Phyllis L. Cohen

How an Economist’s Idea for Kidney Transplant Chains Has Saved Lives

Kidney Transplant Chains

The method facilitates match-ups of donors and patients

FEBRUARY 12, 2019 | By PBS NewsHour

Online Symptom Checkers and DIY Lab Tests: Pros and Cons

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Certain tech tools can help with your health care when properly used

FEBRUARY 1, 2019 | By George Lorenzo

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Adults 65+ Why It Is Important to Help Protect Yourself Against Other Potentially Serious Diseases, Not Just The Flu

Pneumococcal Pneumonia

Be sure to ask your doctor about pneumococcal vaccination

JANUARY 31, 2019 | By Debbie Musser

Last Year’s Research on Aging Hints at What Lies Ahead

New discoveries furthered knowledge on extending health and longevity

JANUARY 30, 2019 | By Steven N. Austad

What You Need to Know About Donating Blood

There may be some restrictions related to your health and medications

JANUARY 29, 2019 | By Stephenie Overman

If You Hate Reading Glasses, Here Are Other Options

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Near vision corrections include corneal inlays, surgery and maybe eye drops

JANUARY 28, 2019 | By Maxine Lipner

Geriatric ERs Provide Better Care for Older Patients

A more suitable environment and risk assessments make the difference

JANUARY 25, 2019 | By Lola Butcher

How Your Body Heals When You Sleep

Why good sleep matters, plus tips for getting better Zzzs

JANUARY 23, 2019 | By Frieda Wiley, PharmD

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