Last Updated on August 22, 2026
We are presenting Dr. Stephen Schimpff’s articles with his permission. A Charlestown resident, he is a quasi-retired physician, academic medical center CEO, professor & researcher. He is also the author of six health & wellness books.
Articles by Dr. Stephen Schimpff
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Greater Body Roundness Means a Shorter Life – by Dr. Stephen Schimpff
unsplash.com/@mettyunuabona Greater Body Roundness Means a Shorter Life by Dr. Stephen SchimpffIt is to your advantage not to become round. Having greater “roundness” definitely correlates with a shorter life. This new research finding reiterates the old adage — an...
You Can Slow Cognitive Decline Even If You Are Older
You Can Slow Cognitive Decline – Even If You are Older is presented here with the permission of the author, Dr. Stephen Schimpff. Modify your daily lifestyles and behaviors.
Lifestyle Changes Can Add Healthy Years Even Late in Life, by Dr. Stephen C. Schimpff
Dr. Stephen Schimpff’s article on Lifestyles is presented with his permission.
Falls, by Dr. Stephen Schimpff
Dr. Stephen Schimpff has given permission for us to publish this article on Falls.
COVID Booster Article by Dr. Stephen Schimpff
Dr. Stephen Schimpff has given permission to post his latest published article on Covid-19 booster shots under the Health Services Committee Blog.
Coronavirus Vaccine Development by Dr. Stephen Schimpff
Hello Charlestown Friends The Covid vaccines have proven spectacular, being more effective than many expected, even hoped. The innovators and the pharmaceutical companies deserve huge credit but so too does the federal government for smoothing the way, upfront...