So how much do you care? How much time and effort do you spend worrying about, and fussing over, the state of your skin and your beauty routines? Well, according to a new AARP survey of women that examines attitudes about aging, beauty, and the media, most of us still…

As the days get shorter and the sun sets earlier, it’s likely you’re getting less exposure to sunshine, one of the primary sources of Vitamin D. In case you’re unaware, Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for bones, teeth and an assortment of other health areas including muscle strength, cardiac…

There’s an Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.’’ But for those who suffer from sleep apnea (some 18 million US adults), getting a good night’s sleep is often an elusive dream. For a review of what is sleep…

If you’re a Baby Boomer, you’re probably intimately familiar with the lyrics and songs of singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell. Born in 1943 in Alberta, Canada (and about to turn 76 on Nov 7th), Mitchell overcame polio and giving up a child for adoption at a young age, to go on to…

The data are pretty startling unless you’re an older worker, in which case they may be all too familiar. In a recent study by Hiscox Business Insurance of workers over age 40, nearly 45% of respondents said they, or someone they know, have experienced age discrimination in the workplace. 36%…

For many of us, turning to a good book can bring comfort when times are tough and wisdom when confusion is rampant. And as we get older, none of us knows precisely what will happen to our bodies or minds. While we may have been at the side of loved…