Health

The debate continues, even as the evidence mounts. The question is, are there health benefits of drinking coffee? Furthermore, are there health risks from consuming coffee? If so, how to balance the risks with the benefits? And does everyone experience these risks and benefits equally? As the research on coffee…

The received wisdom is that the older we get, the happier we find ourselves. Known as the paradox of aging, there’s a “U” curve in the aging literature that seems to suggest that most people reach a low point of happiness in midlife but then begin to climb back up…

While we have no choice but to wait for medications or interventions that can cure dementia, we are not without weapons in our arsenal to reduce the risk of this scourge. As we’ve previously reiterated, there are a host of lifestyle interventions that may not cure dementia but are known…

As the saying goes, “Move it or lose it.” Most of us know that it’s essential to regularly move in order to keep strong, upright, and functioning as we get older. Whether it’s a daily walk, active chores around the house, or a competitive game of tennis, you need to…

No one wants to be admitted to a hospital unless it’s absolutely necessary. Between the often long waits in the emergency department, the lack of privacy, and the onslaught of professionals coming in and out of your hospital room, it’s usually not a pleasant experience. Sometimes there’s no choice: a…

If you’re reading this post without having to wear glasses, you’re in an enviable position. By our 40s, most of us begin to have problems seeing written words- either on a page or a screen- and by our 60s that vision loss has leveled off. The condition is known as…