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Baby boomers are abusing marijuana at a higher rate as more Medicare beneficiaries turn to cannabis with ‘little other safe choices for pain or sleep’
BYLindsey Leake

A.I. can radically lengthen your lifespan, says futurist Ray Kurzweil. Here’s how
BYRay Kurzweil
What to know about Medicare and hospital at home programs
BYRichard Eisenberg
Here’s when Medicare will cover breast reduction surgery
BYMargie Zable Fisher
Older women are different than older men. Their health is woefully understudied
BYJudith Graham and KFF Health News
Will getting preventative Botox in your 20s and 30s fight wrinkles or make your skin age faster? Here’s what experts say
BYKells McPhillips
Longevity investor Bryan Johnson hosted Kim Kardashian and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman at a ‘Don’t Die Dinner,’ where they discussed their own mortality
BYAlexa Mikhail
Gen X is on track to have more cancer than baby boomers—and these 9 cancers are to blame
BYBeth Greenfield
Sorry, Netflix binge-watchers. Too much TV may be cutting your lifespan
BYAlexa Mikhail
Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Some retirees aren’t allowed to choose
BYRichard Eisenberg
These 5 lifestyle changes improved brain function for those with early Alzheimer’s
BYAlexa Mikhail
Medicare fears grip America: Nearly 3 in 4 adults under 65 worry the federal health insurance won’t be around for them
BYAlexa Mikhail
Concierge medicine is gaining popularity among older adults—but don’t count on Medicare to pay for its biggest fees
BYMargie Zable Fisher
The best science-backed strategies for a strong mind as you age
BYAlexa Mikhail
This longevity scientist’s 3 surprising predictions for the growing industry of healthy aging
BYAlexa Mikhail
10% of Medicare beneficiaries have a claim denied. Here’s how to appeal a decision
BYMargie Zable Fisher
Could drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy help people live longer? Some experts see them as potential longevity pills
BYJessica Firger
This 102-year-old resort owner knows a thing or two about longevity: ‘I do not allow negative thoughts’
BYBeth Greenfield
Despite surging demand for long-term care, providers struggle to find workers: ‘I can go to Walmart and make more money’
BYJosh Kelety, The Associated Press, and others
What women should know about Medicare coverage for health screenings and exams
BYLiz Seegert
Prenuvo CEO says you can’t be healthy without data: ‘The average person has literally no information about their health’
BYLindsey Leake
A good workout routine can help you age better than your parents or grandparents did. Here’s how
BYBeth Greenfield
What Medicare beneficiaries need to know about generic medications
BYRichard Eisenberg
Does Medicare cover medical alert systems? Here’s what experts want you to know about your options
BYMargie Zable Fisher
The 5 best supplements for healthy aging, according to a longevity expert
BYRachel Reiff Ellis
Does Medicare cover physical therapy? Yes, and you might be eligible for more services, too
BYMargie Zable Fisher
3 big changes coming to Medicare in 2025—and what they’ll mean for you
BYRichard Eisenberg
This 86-year-old tech wiz nicknamed ‘Mr. iPhone’ started teaching computer classes for his senior living community and transformed the way people engaged with their families
BYAlexa Mikhail
Setting up a power of attorney for a parent with dementia could help you avoid a costly and messy guardianship proceeding. Here’s how to do it
BYStephanie Watson
This vitamin deficiency can cause forgetfulness and mimic symptoms of dementia—but it’s reversible. Doctors explain the signs to look for
BYKorin Miller

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