Today’s threat to Medicare and Social Security: The Supercommittee
By Deborah E. Banda
As the race for our nation’s next president begins to heat up, we’re hearing about where candidates stand on Social Security...
The hospitals and the elders should be friends
By Al Norman
In the movie Oklahoma, the farmer and the cowman were encouraged to be friends:
“One man likes to push a plough, the other...
Glaucoma is a pressure situation
By Dr. Jean E Keamy
In light of the fact that the eye lens and cornea have no blood supply, they must rely on the...
Don’t let Congress cut Medicare and Social Security benefits
On Oct. 12, call Sen. Kerry, Sen. Brown and your U.S. Representative at 888-722-8514. Tell them you’re not a pushover; don’t let them cut your Medicare and Social Security benefits.
Obesity should be boomers’ biggest fear
Boomers are more obese than other generations, a new poll finds, setting them up for unhealthy senior years.
Tips for getting enough physical activity
It may sound daunting: The government says most adults should get 2 1/2 hours a week of physical activity that revs their heart rates.
But...
Diabetic retinopathy screening critica
By Dr. Jean E Keamy
Diabetes can cause many problems in the eyes. It is a leading cause of vision problems in the United States...
Helping deaf people to enjoy music again
Researchers from the University of Southampton are investigating how to help deaf people, who have received a cochlear implant, to get more enjoyment from...
Super John: Kerry has big items on agenda
By Al Norman
John Kerry has some big decisions to make.
The senior senator from Massachusetts, as a member of the so-called “Super Committee” in Congress,...
Why Medicaid Matters for People with Medicare
By Ron Pollack
You’ve worked hard, saved what you can, and you think you’re pretty well set for retirement. However, as recent stock market fluctuations...
