Legend In His Own Time: Tony Bennett Breaks A Record
October 13, 2021
Most people never break a record of any sort in their lives to qualify for the Guinness World Records. But to have that accomplishment, and achieve it at the age of 95, certainly suggests an extraordinary person. In this case, the extraordinary person is none other than renowned musician Tony…
Mind And Muscles: Using Physical Exercise To Protect Cognitive Function
September 29, 2021
While it’s true that we do not really have prescription drugs or therapeutics to effectively prevent or slow down dementia, it’s not true that there’s nothing you can do if you’re at risk of cognitive impairment. In many ways, there are effective and practical tools for preventing or slowing cognitive…
Pairing Up: Trying Out New Dating Options
September 22, 2021
After all these many months of sitting at home, often in a solitary state, many of us are not only ready to get out and socialize again but perhaps even ready to put our toe in the water of dating. We already know that social engagement is incredibly valuable for…
School Days: Options For Adult Learning Remotely Or In Person
September 22, 2021
No matter your age, for most of us September signals the return to school. And while school routines and in-person education have been severely hampered due to COVID, everyone seems to understand the importance of learning and the need to do everything possible to keep students in the classroom. And…
A “NEAT” Trick: How “Non-Exercise” Physical Activity Can Keep You Fit And Trim
September 8, 2021
It can be hard to carve out the time, especially if you’re busy or not motivated. Committing yourself to get to the gym (if you’re even comfortable going back at this point) or finding dedicated time on your home exercise equipment may not always be feasible (raise your hand if…
Upended: New Research Changes The Way We Should Think About Metabolism
September 1, 2021
If you’ve put on weight as you’ve gotten older (and frankly, who hasn’t?) you’ve perhaps chalked it up to a slowing metabolism. After all, as a younger adult, you could eat practically whatever you wanted because your youthful metabolism would burn up those extra calories. But once you hit middle…