You know them by their single names: Fred and Ginger, Bogey and Bacall, Barack and Michelle- all couples whose relationships seem to exemplify happy couples. And now there’s more scientific research to confirm the value of happy relationships for a meaningful life. The 75-year-old Harvard Study of Adult Development (profiled…

We’re all getting older but some of us had a head start. There’s a new phenomenon out there- maybe you’re even a part of it. Those of us in the “baby boom generation” now regularly experience caregiving for our older parents in their 80s, 90s or even beyond. We’re all…

Yes, it’s that time of year again, when you think about gift giving (and gift receiving!). If you’re like much of the country these days, you’re probably thinking about tech gadgets for your loved ones, and maybe picking up something for yourself in the process. Are you thinking pleasure or…

It’s logical that knee pain is quite common among older people, given that the knee is the largest, most complex joint in the body- there are lots of moving parts and lots of opportunities for something to go wrong. In fact, it’s often hard to determine exactly what the source…

As November comes to a close, it’s important that we remember that it’s National Family Caregiving Month, a moment when it’s critical to recognize the enormous time, effort and sacrifice that millions devote every day to taking care of loved ones.   It’s also important to recognize that no matter…

These days there’s so much advice about what to eat in order to stay healthy that it’s hard to keep it all straight. But here’s one new piece of advice that’s worth remembering: According to a new study out of Harvard, men who consume many daily servings of leafy greens,…