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Make the Most of Today: “Like I’m Gonna Lose You”
Meghan Trainor and John Legend sing about the pain of loss
Meghan Trainor is a rarity in the world of pop music. An accomplished singer, songwriter and music publisher by the time she was barely out of her teens, the 22 year-old star records punchy, throwback-style tracks that sound like they … Continue reading
Is Alzheimer’s Disease Type 3 Diabetes?
Scientists have found a strong connection between insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists have long known that there is a strong correlation between diabetes and dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. People living with diabetes have an incidence of Alzheimer’s that is roughly twice that of the general population, and they tend to show … Continue reading
“The Death of Cancer” by Vincent T. DeVita Jr., M.D. and Elizabeth DeVita Raeburn
A cancer specialist describes the ongoing War on Cancer in the United States
“The Death of Cancer” is a gripping account of the ongoing battle against what is perhaps the world’s most feared disease. Told from the perspective of a physician who has spent most of his adult life searching for a cure, … Continue reading
“The difficulty about all this dying, is that you can’t tell a fellow anything about it, so where does the fun come in?”
- Alice James
The Tragic Death of John Rehm
NPR talk show host Diane Rehm talks about the death of her husband in 2014
For over three decades, Diane Rehm has entertained millions of listeners from her seat in front of the microphone at public radio station WAMU in Washington D.C. Now 79, Rehm has interviewed countless political and cultural figures, including Barack Obama, … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Provide for Aging Parents in the Event of Your Death
Don't assume that your parents will be the first to die
Our Tip of the Week: As the baby boomer population ages, many people in their 60s are caring for elderly parents in their homes. They provide financial assistance, help with daily activities, run errands, consult with healthcare providers and generally assist … Continue reading
