As a geriatrician who has spent 40 years treating older patients, Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD, hears the same question day in and day out—“Is...
Life
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What’s Your Plan?
We’ve all heard the story. A loved one gets a scary diagnosis and ends up in the hospital, followed by a rehab facility and then...
There Is a Positive Side to Negative Thinking
The power of positive thinking is deeply ingrained in our society. Platoons of self-help writers and life coaches encourage us to believe that an upbeat...
Getting the Help You Need When You Have a Disability
Just thinking about it can be devastating. What if you—or a loved one—sustain a catastrophic injury or experience an illness that makes you unable to...
How to Avoid Fatal Fractures
A broken rib or upper-arm bone might be more than a painful inconvenience. For some, it could increase the odds of dying in the months...
Track Your Own Luggage When You Travel
Fact: Some US air-lines lose nearly one of every 100 bags, and the odds can be even worse when you travel abroad. Here’s how you...
The Golden Age of Unretirement
Football legend Tom Brady announced his retirement in February 2022, then announced his return to the sport in March. (Update: In January 2023, he announced...
DIY Car Fixes That Save You Time and $$$
Have a car problem? Or is your car trying to tell you it does with one of its dashboard lights? Getting a mechanic to diagnose...
In Praise of Ambition
Early in my career, I was an editor for a large investment-management company in New York City. (I am not naming any names!) It was...
The Latest Findings About Fat
Fat is widely viewed as an enemy of our health. Obesity increases the odds of developing a host of problems, including heart disease, type 2...
The Thrill of Great Service
“Welcome, Sarah…it’s great to see you again.” Wow!!! I had been to this spin gym only five or so times in the past two years,...
Key to Healthy Aging – Friendship
A good friend can be hard to find—especially in your older years. Friendships form frequently—and quite easily—in childhood, but they are relatively rare in adulthood,...
