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Older Men With Higher Testosterone Levels Lose Less Muscle Mass as They Age

ScienceDaily (Oct. 27, 2011) — A recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) found that higher levels of testosterone were associated with reduced loss of lean muscle mass in older men, especially in those who were losing weight. In these men, higher testosterone levels were also … Read more

Defining Medicare: Part 2: Coverage Options

    In the second part of this two-part series from Soundpath Health, we identify the coverage options available for those who are eligible for Medicare. 1. Original Medicare: Original Medicare is Medicare Parts A and B and includes coverage for Inpatient Hospital Insurance (Part A) and Outpatient/Physician Insurance (Part B). Eligible individuals are automatically … Read more

Defining Medicare: Part 1: 10 Key Terms

Medicare can be confusing, with a wide array of terms and coverage options that are completely foreign to the average healthcare consumer. In part one of this two-part series from Soundpath Health, we’ll define some key terms. In Part 2, we’ll explain the different coverage options that are available. Below are 10 terms that are … Read more

Average Cost of a Private Nursing Home Room Tops $87,000 a Year

The cost of long-term care continues its upward climb, according to the 2011 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs. Private room nursing home rates rose 4.4 percent to $87,235 a year or $239 a day, while assisted living facility costs jumped 5.6 percent on average to $41,724 a … Read more

Backyard cottages sprouting in Seattle

A few years back, Seattle homeowner Bette Lalley and her adult daughter Darla Rude wanted to build a small house behind Lalley’s home so that the two could live nearby one another. Disappointed that the city didn’t allow construction of second homes on single-family lots in their neighborhood at that time, Lalley and Rude watched … Read more

Boomers Expect to Retire Where They Are

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many baby boomers say they’re likely to stay put in retirement amid a shaky economy. Those who hope to buy a new place are looking for a smaller home somewhere with a better climate that’s more affordable and close to family, a new poll finds. The 77 million-strong generation born between 1946 … Read more

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