One Man's Race To Outrun Alzheimer's
Cape Cod journalist Greg O'Brien has always found solace in running, and a diagnosis of Alzheimer's hasn't stopped him. But making it work — for himself and his family — isn't always easy.
On Aging
From Naked Mole Rats To Dog Testicles: A Writer Explores The Longevity Quest
"Nature knows how to let animals live a very long time," says Bill Gifford, whose latest book is Spring Chicken, a look at the history of anti-aging schemes and current ways people try to live longer.
Lots Of Seniors Are Overweight, But Few Use Free Counseling For It
A little-known part of the Affordable Care Act pays primary care doctors to help overweight seniors lose weight. So why aren't more seniors taking advantage of the free weight loss counseling?
Humana Discloses Widening Justice Dept. Probe Of Medicare Advantage Plans
Privately run Medicare Advantage plans offer seniors an alternative to standard Medicare. The plans are paid monthly fees based on complex risk formulas that are drawing federal scrutiny.
Fraud Case Casts Spotlight On Medicare Advantage Plans
An indictment in Florida is likely to draw heightened scrutiny to potential billing fraud in privately run Medicare plans. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of government oversight.
When A Patient Says 'Everything's Fine,' A Doctor Should Be Wary
The retired cop was an easy patient, who took his medicine without complaint. After an operation, the man went into a mental tailspin that his doctor realized had been in the making for years.
More Scrutiny Coming For Medicare Advantage, Obamacare
The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General said it would review Medicare Advantage billing practices with an eye toward curbing overcharges.
Being With People Like You Offers Comfort Against Death's Chill
Iggy Ignatius bet that immigrants from India would long to live with other Indians in his Florida condos. He was right. Psychologists say intimations of mortality make us want to be with our own kind.
Pain And Suffering At Life's End Are Getting Worse, Not Better
Despite considerable effort to improve care for people who are dying, more people are reporting pain and depression, a study finds. Medical treatments that lengthen the process may be one reason.
After Alzheimer's Diagnosis, 'The Stripping Away Of My Identity'
Greg O'Brien talks about how his life has changed in the five years since he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. "More and more I don't recognize people," he says.