What Is a 'Good' Death?

Most people want peace, as little pain as possible, and some control over how they die

Thursday, March 31, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Study Asks, What Is a 'Good Death'? At the end of their lives, most people want peace, as little pain as possible, and some control over how they die, a new research review finds. Researchers said the study gives some... Read more ...  News Caregivers Often Give Up Necessities to Cover Alzheimer's Costs Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease means caregivers often skimp on their own food and medical care, and even sell their belongings to support their loved one, a new report... Read more ... Study: Blood Test May Help Diagnose Concussions A simple blood test appeared to detect signs of concussion up a week after patients suffered a head injury, researchers report. The test might provide a new way to diagnose concussions... Read more ... Heart Attacks Striking Younger, Fatter Americans: Study Heart attack victims in the United States are becoming younger and fatter, a new study reveals. The average age of people suffering the deadliest heart attacks fell from 64 years old to... Read more ... Women May Not Be Aware of Heart Disease Risks Many American women have heart disease risk factors, but few are properly informed of their risk by doctors, a new study finds. Researchers conducted an online survey of 1,000 women... Read more ... Health Tip: Factors That Affect Fullness Ever wonder why sometimes you feel more full than at other times, even if you haven't eaten as much? The American Heart Association mentions factors that affect fullness... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home