Chronological Aging

While we all know our date of birth, many of us may be unwilling to acknowledge that our chronological age puts us in the category of “senior citizen.” As one 57-year-old woman wondered when filling out the “senior” form at her physician’s office, “Me, a senior at age 57? Is…

There’s no doubt that our population is aging. And as a larger percentage of us get older, it’s important to understand how we can prolong our cognitive abilities and protect our brains from the ravages of dementia. After all, age is the major risk factor for Alzheimer’s, and projections are…

You may remember (especially if you feel your memory is good for your age!) that about a year ago, we published a post about the significant number of people who subjectively feel younger than their chronological age. As that post made clear, many people feel younger than the calendar tells…

You certainly know your birthday (though some of us would rather forget it). But do you know your “true age”? That is, if someone were to peer inside of you and look at the health and vitality of your inner workings- your genetics, brain, cardiovascular system, etc.- would the analysis…

If you were to close your eyes and let your mind wander, how would you think about your current self? What age do you feel like you are? Does your sense of yourself jive with your actual birth date? What do you think people your actual age should look like?…