It is not uncommon to hear my patients and their family members comment on the challenges in navigating our country’s complex health care system.

To stay healthy, what regular testing do you need? The answer is complicated, and it changes as new research improves our understanding of illness.

Obesity is an epidemic in this country. What causes obesity is quite complicated; the mechanisms behind it, however, are becoming known. We know it is a balance between what is eaten (diet) and what is burned (exercise).

Every year, Masonic Villages helps a handful of residents navigate through the process of reporting fraud or attempted scams. Statistically, senior citizens are targeted with consumer fraud more frequently than other demographics.

Recently, we have learned genetics play less of a role, and physical, emotional and spiritual health have a more important influence on successful emotional aging (SEA).

Recent research studies demonstrated the relative risk of dementia was much lower in people who drank moderate amounts of red wine each day compared to those who drank none.

Vitamin B-12 deficiency is a common problem in older adults, but having enough Vitamin B-12 is an easy way to ensure your body is up to the challenges of daily living.