As we approach the holidays, you’re probably up to your eyeballs in commitments, gatherings, and family get-togethers. As we get older, that can be the source of a lot of pleasure- or a lot of stress- depending on the occasion and your attitude. Over at Women’s Voices For Change, Dr….

Like much of what’s in the news these days, the term “artificial intelligence” sounds important, yet somewhat unclear- and you may even think, at my age, I don’t need to learn about it. If that’s what you think, you’d be wrong and here’s why. Artificial intelligence is a process of…

Being a caregiver is no laughing matter. But don’t tell that to Jesus Trejo, an up-and-coming comedian and the star of the new documentary, “Care To Laugh.” Developed by AARP studios, a new media entity from AARP that is developing shows for various platforms, the movie follows the day-to-day life…

The statistics suggest it’s a growing trend- for the past two decades the number of three-generation households has doubled in the United States. The possible reasons are many and complex: fewer marriages and more single parents, rising housing costs, increased longevity among seniors and other possibilities. Sometimes these arrangements are…

Are you expecting to lead a long life because your parents or grandparents lived well into their later years? If so, you may need to come up with another strategy: As it turns out, genetics seems to play much less of a role in longevity than most people realize.  …

If you’re taking a statin to control high cholesterol, when you head out to dinner do you resist ordering the steak with buttery potatoes? Or do you cheat because you think the statin will cover your concerns? While it’s true that not all high cholesterol foods will raise your cholesterol…