Active Aging

No doubt about it- despite everything going on in the world, Americans continue to push the boundaries of longevity and extended life spans. While there were about 82,000 centenarians (those age 100 and above) in the US in 2016, estimates are that by 2060, there will be close to 600,000…

If there’s one thing we’ve likely all shared during the pandemic and the lockdown, it’s this: most of us have spent a lot more time sitting with less physical movement than usual. We no longer trek to an office, shlep to the store, or head out to social gatherings, and…

The connection is compelling: There’s a clear link between keeping your brain engaged and lowering your risk of dementia. And while there are lots of ways to activate your mind, chances are you haven’t previously experienced the opportunity to watch top-notch university lecturers from the privacy of your own home….

We’ve known for a while that by volunteering, you not only give back to your community but you yourself will experience physical, emotional, and mental health benefits. It’s surely a win-win situation for all. And now we have new research from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health…

It may not be the right time to plan extravagant summer travel, but many of us are giving serious thought to some good old-fashioned road trips. Cloistered in your own car with only your quarantine buddies beside you, you may feel like this is exactly the right time to hit…

For some of us, the past several months have been a blur of tv binging and too much sitting. While our anxieties have been high, our brains (and our butts) may have been idle. So just in time, new research has been published that demonstrates the importance of aerobic exercise…