Medical alert systems help older adults maintain their independence, and offer loved ones peace of mind. In the event of an emergency, these systems are designed to alert caregivers and emergency ...

Macy Alcido is a former writer for Forbes Health, based in New York City. She discovered her love for health reporting while attending the Columbia Journalism School, and has since contributed ...

Mild discomfort in your chest in the very early hours of the morning. A high fever that hits on Saturday morning and doesn’t respond to over-the-counter pain relievers. A fall that’s left you a bit ...

Susanne Gilliam, 67, was walking down her driveway to get the mail in January when she slipped and fell on a patch of black ice. Pain shot through her left knee and ankle. After summoning her husband ...

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