Health

Most women are familiar with the sorts of regular health exams they should seek out as they get older- but is the same true for men? Experts have put together a list of screening health tests that men should regularly seek out as they begin to age. Depending upon one’s age…

In yet another example of you are what you eat, researchers from Australia have just published a study which demonstrates the superior value of dietary fiber for successful aging. More than any other nutrient, fiber is associated with giving you the best shot at reaching old age disease free and…

When you think of the comedian Seth Rogen, your image of him likely involves an immature yet hilarious man resisting the responsibilities of adulthood. In real life, however, Rogen and his wife have lived with the tragedy of early-onset Alzheimer’s for the past several years. Rogen’s mother-in-law was diagnosed at…

For Barbara Knickerbocker Beskind, a nationally renowned occupational therapist in her early 90’s, good physical health isn’t just a matter of good luck or genes. For her, and those she treats, the advice is clear: It’s all about bone density and balance, and that being proactive from an early age…

When someone receives a diagnosis of dementia, fear and isolation can quickly loom large. Will my loved one need to move out of her home? How will she manage her day to day affairs? Who will look out for her if I can’t be around? These are legitimate concerns which…

Travel these days often means long lines and delays. It’s valuable to plan ahead to minimize as many barriers to smooth sailing as possible- that includes items in your luggage that can delay exit or entry from one country to another. Prescription medications fall into that category. The Food and…