It’s not the first time a scathing book on prescription drugs has sizzled on American bookshelves. But a book just released by Melody Petersen offers new, chilling information about the increased dependence of Americans on prescription drugs. It’s called “Our Daily Meds: How the Pharmaceutical Companies Transformed Themselves Into Slick... Read more →
When we headed out of town Friday, we hoped that we’d miss any snow on our trip. But two to six inches struck parts of the Puget Sound-Bellingham, Wash., area Friday and Saturday. In March. March 28 and 29, to be exact. On Friday, we had snow mixed with rain,... Read more →
Since I quit my day job in September to become a full-time writer, I’ve been spending a lot of time on the Internet doing research and blogging. So when I was invited to a bridal shower for a member of my niece’s family, I was happy to get out of... Read more →
The suicide rate among 45 to 54 year olds went up almost 20 percent from 1999 to 2004, according to a recently released study by the Centers for Disease Control and reported by The New York Times. Researchers were puzzled by the trend, but some health care providers foresaw it... Read more →
What a new survey shows As economic indicators head downward, many baby boomers interviewed in a survey say they’re less confident that their retirement savings will provide adequately for retirement. Fifty-six percent of baby boomers said they’re less confident than they were three months ago that their retirement savings will... Read more →
Being an informed consumer is vital in helping boomer consumers in their daily lives. These helpful Web sites are worth reading regularly: ConsumerReports.org. Provides ratings on consumer products and articles on how to buy goods and services. ConsumerAffairs.Com. Offers news articles on a wide variety of consumer topics written and... Read more →
A PC Magazine article offers a list of what the magazine thinks are the 10 best sites for baby boomers. The sites are: BoomerTowne.com. A social network, with information and access to resources, to help connect Boomers who have similar interests, demands, and lifestyles. I Remember JFK. A blog dedicated... Read more →
When I was doing research on green tea, I found a general statement about the health benefits of tea on the Web site of the Tea Association of the USA Inc. I e-mailed the association to see what their position is on the topic. Joe Simrany, president of the association,... Read more →
More than 80 percent of baby boomers use the Internet, as do half of Americans over age 60. Nearly one-third of all online boomers -- 21 million people -- have been using the Internet for more than 10 years, according to a recent study by Focalyst, a market research firm... Read more →
I love Ralph Nader. I always have. I always will. It was my dad who sparked my interest in consumerism. He watched every penny, and he complained –- loudly –- when he received poor service or bought a defective product. When I went to Washington State University during the 1960s,... Read more →