Most people eat genetically modified food but don’t know it
I’ve been concerned about the health effects of genetically modified food for years, but hadn’t figured out how to approach […]
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What are the housing needs of baby boomer as they grow older?
"Pig in the Python: Design for Aging Forum," a discussion on what baby boomers need for housing as they age,
Top 10 consumer stories of 2008
Here’s my take on the most important consumer stories of the year: The sagging economy. The collapse of the stock
New Year’s resolutions help baby boomers make changes in their lives
I’m surprised to be writing about the positive benefits of New Year’s resolutions. I stopped making them years ago, although
Vegetarian cookbook offers great information, recipes on eating foods low on the glycemic index
I was lucky to get a great new cookbook as a Christmas present from my daughter. It’s called “The New
What to do about holiday blues
Are you feeling sad or lonely as the holidays approach rather than experiencing joy? It’s not unusual for the holidays
Help available for baby boomers selecting nursing homes for family members
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has launched a new rating system for nursing homes. The five-star rating system
Baby boomers need to monitor their use of iPods, other ear devices to protect hearing
With the increasing popularity of MP3 players, teens and even younger children face a newly discovered risk of noise-induced hearing
Cancer institute director urges people to limit cell phone use to reduce cancer risks
Ronald H. Herberman, M.D., director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, sent a memo recently to students and faculty