The Doulas Who Help Us Die
Before meeting a client, Virginia Chang, an end-of-life doula, performs a ritual that she calls “becoming an empty vessel.” She closes her eyes, plants her feet on the ground, and holds her arms at her
The clinic closes at 5. Illness does not.
At 5 p.m., the clinic closes. The appointment schedule ends, routine messages move into the next business day’s queue, and results that arrive later may wait for review. Patients are directed to an after-hours
Explaining clinical reasoning to patients in five questions
Every summer, a new class of medical students puts on a short white coat for the first time and walks onto a hospital floor. Elsewhere, third-year students begin their first clinical clerkships, and new
July’s Letter from the CEO
Dear Friends, My friend Mary always thought she had time. At 67, she was active, independent, and still traveling a few times a year. Long-term care insurance had come up in conversation more than once—usually
Understanding food noise – and how to turn down the volume
Are persistent thoughts about food disrupting your life? Maybe you're already thinking about what you'll have for dinner before you've even finished breakfast, or can't tune out the siren song of that ice cream
Understanding End-of-Life Options: A Compassionate Guide
The legal end-of-life options you should know about to make informed decisions. Key points End-of-life care should address all aspects of a person's well-being. Many individuals are unaware of their options, leading to loss of
Considering cataract surgery?
Let the doctors of Harvard Medical School reveal everything you should know before saying yes (or no) to cataract surgery. An essential eye-opening report for older adults. Cataracts are a very
How sleep boosts your energy
Sleep is essential for the body to recover, repair, and function at its best. Understanding sleep cycles can help you improve your sleep hygiene and wake up feeling truly refreshed. We may think of
A sharper mind: tai chi can improve cognitive function
Up until about two decades ago, it was believed that your brain only produced new cells early in life. But research has shown that the brain has the ability to change throughout your entire life
Medical gaslighting has emerged as a troubling issue for both patients and health care providers
ECRI just published in its Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2025 that the risks of dismissing patient, family, and caregiver concerns is now the number one safety concern. The term refers to instances where patients