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Government Health Plans Include Obesity Rating for Every American »

Shouldn’t the BMI index be between a patient and doctor only? Why is the government requiring all Americans to have a BMI record by 2014?

Exciting Alzheimer’s News Linked to Gene Discovery »

Will the four genes now connected with Alzheimer’s finally bring us the cure? Or will we be receiving drugs that can at least control the disease?

Will Blood Test Reveal Alzheimer’s? »

A new blood test is promising to reveal Alzheimer’s up to ten years before symptoms. Will this finally be the holy grail test boomers and their children are looking for?

Traveling with Elderly Relatives »

Can you travel with elderly relatives? What are some tips for making vacations with older people successful?

When Taking Care of an Aging Parent Becomes Exhausting »

Taking care of your aging parents is becoming exhausting. How can you cope? What are some of the things you can do to regain a small piece of your own life?