Cannabis for Seniors: Why Older Adults Are Opting for Medical Marijuana Older people are using cannabis more than ever. Here’s what to know about its potential medicinal benefits and side effects as we age.
At 98, Dorothy Wiggins Is a Social Media Star Dorothy Wiggins needed a hobby after the death of her husband. Now she’s big on TikTok and Instagram.
Lancet Countdown Report Shows Climate Change’s Impact on Health The 8th update to a major international report shows more people are getting sick and dying from extreme heat, drought and other climate problems.
Facing Financial Run as Costs Soar for Elder Care The United States has no coherent system for providing long-term care, leading many who are aging to struggle to stay independent or to rely on a patchwork of solutions.
What Long-Term Care Looks Like Around the World Most countries spend more than the United States on care, but middle class and affluent people still bear a substantial portion of the costs.