It Gets Better: Happiness and Humor In Long-Term Relationships
December 5, 2018
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…
Weak At The Knees: What To Do About Debilitating Knee Pain
November 28, 2018
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…
Remember This: Eating More Fruits & Veggies Is Associated With Less Memory Loss In Older Men
November 28, 2018
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,…
Beauty Balm: Expert Face And Skin Care Advice For The Holidays And Every Day
November 28, 2018
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….
Deep Down: Using Artificial Intelligence For Critical Diagnostic Predictions
November 14, 2018
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…
Crunch The Numbers: New Advice About How To Handle Cholesterol
November 14, 2018
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…