Braver Angels aims to help regular people “disagree better.” It’s no secret that we live in a polarized world. Even if you ignore politics (good luck trying that), you’d also have to ...
Read More »Former trans teen sues hospital after breasts removed at age 13
As Europe bans so-called “gender-affirming” surgeries and hormones for children, U.S. hospitals continue to plunge into the controversial practice that many call abuse. Now, a California medical center is facing a lawsuit ...
Read More »Norway joins other countries banning so-called gender “affirming” care for children
Last week the Norwegian Health Inspectorate announced it would revise its current guidelines on so-called “gender-positive care” for minors, saying it was no longer considered evidence-based. The commission also acknowledged that the growing ...
Read More »Missouri limits gender transition surgeries for children
Gender transitions for children in Missouri will be limited following an emergency regulation issued by Attorney General Andrew Bailey. He cited the lack of evidence that so-called “gender-affirming care” procedures such as ...
Read More »Medical association report: Devastating effects of gender ‘care’ on children
A national organization of surgeons and doctors has released its official statement on “gender-affirming” care, saying it’s devastating to children. The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) made the announcement on ...
Read More »How we can better serve the widow
For Eileen Vignaroli, the plight of the widow was all too real. When she was widowed in 2015 after 47 years of marriage, Eileen thought the death of her husband Don might ...
Read More »Photo albums at Thanksgiving can engage elders struggling with memory
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month comes each November when families gather together for Thanksgiving. That time together often shines a light on loved ones struggling with memory loss. Over 5 million Americans suffer from ...
Read More »Health and nursing home associations say Build Back Better threatens long-term care
Two provisions in President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) will have a devastating impact on nursing homes. The result will be that thousands more facilities will be forced to ...
Read More »Commit to getting the care you need as you age
Older adults in America are living longer lives and will outnumber people under the age of 18 by nearly 500,000 by 2034, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, living longer does ...
Read More »Pandemic closures and abuse take toll on children
Child abuse prevention advocates are concerned that the longer businesses, schools, and communities are shut down or limited, more children will become victims of violence and neglect. Hotlines are busy taking calls. ...
Read More »Signs that seniors need help at home
Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for seniors as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging loved one ...
Read More »Can chiropractic care benefit us as we age?
For decades, chiropractic care has proven to be one of the safest and most natural forms of healthcare out there. With dramatic results and minimal side effects, many individuals, of all ages, ...
Read More »5 questions to ask when planning for long-term care
You may not want to consider a time when you might not be able to fully take care of yourself, but the reality is there is almost a 70% chance someone turning ...
Read More »Changes come to Social Security and Medicare
‘Tis the season for changes to Social Security and Medicare. Read on for details on what’s changing and how it may affect you. COLA TIME Social Security and Supplemental Security Income ...
Read More »Judge blocks Obama rule that forced doctors to perform abortions
Those who value pre-born life are celebrating after a federal judge permanently blocked an Obama administration rule Tuesday that forced medical facilities and doctors to abort unborn babies. The rule from President ...
Read More »Tips for managing caregiver boredom
It can be mentally and emotionally taxing to be a caregiver, especially when the care being given is for a loved one. Family caregivers often put their regular lives on hold to ...
Read More »Under GOP plan future Social Security could be tapped for family leave
Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) want parents of newborn or adopted children to be able to use their future Social Security benefits now to pay for up to three ...
Read More »Signs a senior needs help at home
Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging loved one ...
Read More »Forbes Mag: Illegal immigrants cost taxpayers $18.5 Billion per year in health care costs
Illegal immigrants cost the U.S. billions a year in health care costs that the illegals never pay for, a Forbes Mag. report says. And that is even though federal law supposedly prohibits this ...
Read More »What is hospice care and how does it work?
Did you know that people who are facing a life-limiting illness and receive hospice care tend to live longer than people who choose not to elect hospice care? AARP reported on a ...
Read More »How to get better care from your doctor
Have you ever wanted to ask your doctor a question but didn’t because you felt uncomfortable? Experts say that an impersonal relationship with your doctor could be preventing you from receiving the ...
Read More »Americans Fund Most of the World’s Drug Research. Here’s How Trump Can End That
President Trump recently released an ambitious, 44-page plan to drive down prescription drug prices. The blueprint relies, in part, on negotiating and enforcing trade deals to prevent other countries from freeloading off ...
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