Beware: New Medicare Scam

Patients with diabetes are being targeted in the latest Medicare scam—one that’s especially worrisome because the fraudsters appear legitimate since they actually know the name and address of doctors who treat their intended victims. “We have no idea how they have this information,” says Tamra Simpson, program director of the Senior Medicare Patrol at the [...]

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Water and Beauty

Everyone always says water is good for you and to drink 8 glasses per day or else, but rarely do they explain the manner in which water contributes to your overall health. The following paragraphs describe how water makes you feel and look better in the most subtle of ways. To Calm Hair For years, [...]

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Insurance for Those with High Risk

If you have any kind of chronic medical condition and you’ve been shopping for health insurance, you know how insanely difficult it is to find an insurer that will cover you at all, let alone at an affordable rate. For some people, relief may be on the way starting July 1. That is the day [...]

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Yoga for Your Health

Physician and best-selling author Dean Ornish has just two words for older Americans wondering whether they should take advantage of the free yoga classes being offered during September’s National Yoga Month: “Do it!” he urges. The man who has spent nearly 40 years researching and advocating for yoga as part of a healthful lifestyle, vows [...]

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Grilled Zucchini Rolls

Ingredients 3 small zucchini (about 1/2 pound each), cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1/16 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste 1 1/2 ounces fresh goat cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 ounces bagged baby [...]

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“Make Your Family Stories Come to Life” by Amy Goyer

When my granddaddy, C.V., was a young man, he was quite the tough dude. He grew up on a farm in Kokomo, Ind., and worked at the Haynes Auto Co. But he had an adventurous soul. He joined the Army in World War I (and later the Army Air Corps, which became the Air Force), [...]

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Habits for Healthy Living

Do you feel as good now as you did at age 40? At age 50? If the answer is no, read on. You might be able to feel as good as you used to (or even better) by picking up a few new healthy habits. It may seem like more trouble than it’s worth to [...]

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Vuvuzelas Make the Cut!

If you’ve been following the World Cup you might be aware of an incessant droning in the background; those are the Vuvuzelas of South Africa. This stadium horn, which can reach up to a meter long, is a ubiquitous element at soccer games around the world and is also known as a “Corneta” in Latin [...]

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Dutch Babies

These popover-eque pancakes are best served with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or lemon curd for a more tart flavor. Personally, I prefer them as a “breakfast for dinner” treat or brunch item instead of during the week, when rushing around tends to hamper food enjoyment. Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup milk 1 pinch [...]

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“More Than Just a Mole” by Sara Altshul

Eight years ago, I had a free skin cancer screening at the company I worked for, even though my fair skin had no suspicious moles or splotches (despite my sun-baked youth). To my surprise, the dermatologist hovered her magnifying glass over the tiny, tear-shaped, pale-colored spot near my left nostril. “That’s just a birthmark. My [...]

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