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 ...

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No matter where you are, emergency response is easy to access with the best medical alert systems we've tested. I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in ...

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

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Our senior tech experts spent hundreds of hours testing and comparing dozens of the latest medical alert systems to help you find the one that’s right for your needs and budget. We also consulted with ...