Although 98% of seniors 65 and over have health insurance, close to four million have unpaid medical bills, according to 2023 data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. That's because most ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed a law legalizing assisted suicide, making Illinois the 12th state in America.

Deb Hipp is a freelance health and medical writer and editor who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. She is a former investigative reporter with more than 25 years of experience as a journalist and writer ...

Molly Wigand is a professional writer who has published numerous books and articles, including self-help books for children and adults. During her career as a Hallmark writer and editor, she created ...

At a time when the idea of bodily autonomy is being challenged across the United States, right-to-die legislation keeps gathering momentum. To date, 10 states and Washington D.C. have authorized ...

In Austria, a law legalizing assisted suicide passed in 2021 and took effect in 2022. Per the law, "adults who want to end their lives must produce a diagnosis and have confirmation that they are able ...

Matthew Donnelly loved life. But Matthew Donnelly wanted to die. For the past thirty years, Matthew had conducted research on the use of X-rays. Now, skin cancer riddled his tortured body. He had lost ...

The facilities can look like luxury apartments or modest group homes, and can vary in pricing structures. Here’s a guide. By Jordan Rau Are you confused about what an assisted-living facility is, and ...

The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV. Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled. The housing option is out of reach for many families. Anne Palm with her parents, ...

In October of 1858, John Stuart Mill and his wife, Harriet, were traveling near Avignon, France. She developed a cough, which seemed like just a minor inconvenience, until it got worse. Soon Harriet ...

Pullups are an advanced upper body exercise that offers a wealth of benefits. They’re included in many bodyweight training routines. However, they’re challenging and require great upper body and core ...

Housing is provided by assisted living facilities to aging individuals with varying degrees of independence. Some residents can manage their own hygiene while nurses oversee their medications, while ...