Elmer Alexanderson of Norway, Michigan, celebrated his 102-year birthday Jan. 23 at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain. Alexanderson served in the U.S. Army during World War II, from 1943 to 1945 as an aviation engineer. OGJVAMC staff surprised him with cake and coffee ...

Traveling often includes sitting for periods of time, which can increase your chances of developing a deep vein thrombosis, a type of blood clot that forms in a large vein. Part of the clot can break off and travel to the lungs, causing a sudden blockage of arteries in the lung, known as a ...

Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key to maintaining an independent lifestyle as we age. Lacking balance can be dangerous. In the U.S., 3 million ...

MARQUETTE — Regardless of your age, if you have an appointment with a healthcare provider and you miss the appointment, you could be considered a No Show. Not a preferred label or category to be in. Some providers have a system where if that happens more than a few times, then you are not ...

Most people sign up for Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) when they’re first eligible, typically at age 65. It’s important to sign up promptly to avoid gaps in coverage or late enrollment penalties. However, if you’re already covered through an employer group ...

MARQUETTE — As adults enter their later years, they often do so carrying extra pounds that put them at higher risk for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. It’s also around this time when appetites shrink. But somehow, it seems more difficult than ever to ...