Aging

Keep Your Voice Young!

Keep Your Voice Young!

Murray Grossan, MD | June 16, 2017

Is your voice making you sound old—maybe older than you are or feel? If you’ve been having concerns about the…

Afraid of Falling? This Could Increase Your Risk

Afraid of Falling? This Could Increase Your Risk

Julie Wetherell, PhD | March 13, 2017

A loose rug…a tottering gait…a powerful drug…and poor eyesight are all well-known causes of falls. But there’s a hidden risk…

Put an End to Those Negative Stereotypes About Old Age
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Put an End to Those Negative Stereotypes About Old Age

Marc Agronin | February 7, 2017

"Old age" gets a bad rap. But the fact is, there are significant benefits that come with growing older. Here's how to make sure you get them...

Uncover Your Reserve of Wisdom

Uncover Your Reserve of Wisdom

February 7, 2017

Our life experiences create the wisdom we have as we grow older. But we don’t always recognize what we have to offer. Here’s how to tap into that...

Find Out How Long You’ll Live

Find Out How Long You’ll Live

September 19, 2016

There’s a reason why Dickens’s A Christmas Carol has been popular for ages. We all want to peek into the…

How to Erase Years from Your Face

How to Erase Years from Your Face

Sanam Hafeez, PsyD | June 6, 2016

These Simple Changes Make You Look Younger Compare the faces of two people in your life. Person One is happy,…

Living to 100…and Beyond

Living to 100…and Beyond

Michael Fossel, MD, PhD | April 27, 2016

The key is not what you expect… When we hear about people who live to age 100 or beyond, it…

Sounding “Old” Is Not About Age
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Sounding “Old” Is Not About Age

March 7, 2016

If you read Little Red Riding Hood aloud to a child, you probably make Grandma’s voice weak and quavering to…

Senior Risk: Freezing in a Heated House
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Senior Risk: Freezing in a Heated House

Luke Hermann, MD | February 3, 2016

You know that hypothermia is a risk when you're outdoors and not adequately prepared for cold temperatures. But it's also…

Quiz: Big Belly vs. Weight

Quiz: Big Belly vs. Weight

November 20, 2015

Who is more likely to die early? A. An overweight person with a flat stomach. B. A normal-weight person with…

How to Live to 100

How to Live to 100

Henry S. Lodge, MD, FACP | August 21, 2015

Best ways to add healthy years to your life. Will you live to 100 and beyond? Certainly genetics is a key…

Slow Down the Aging Process — and Add Years to Your Life

Slow Down the Aging Process — and Add Years to Your Life

June 26, 2015

The myth about longevity is that we have no control over how long we live. False. We do have some control — even…

Could Chamomile Extend Your Life?

Could Chamomile Extend Your Life?

Bret T. Howrey, PhD | June 22, 2015

The daisylike flowers of chamomile (Matricaria recutita) make an aromatic herbal tea that’s so safe it’s recommended by pediatricians to…

Fascinating Facts
Death & Dying

Fascinating Facts

June 11, 2015

Leading cause of death, based on age... Birth to age 12 months: Birth defect Age 1 to 44: Unintentional injury…

Antipsychotic Drugs Cause Deadly Falls in Older Adults

Antipsychotic Drugs Cause Deadly Falls in Older Adults

Sarah Hiner | March 20, 2015

If you have a spouse, relative or friend who is in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia…