For some people, drawing up a will and dividing up assets is a relatively straight-forward process. But for others, there are distinct and difficult decisions to be made, often because they have the good fortune of having substantial assets to consider. In a newly published article in The Atlantic, philosopher Martha…

It’s easy to indulge in holiday cookies and cakes this time of year- the choices are too tempting and the availability is often irresistable. But it’s also a good time to remind yourself about what’s important to eat- and avoid- so that you continue to age in a healthy way….

By now, you’ve heard it many times: Practicing yoga can produce significant benefit for older minds and bodies. But not all yoga practices, and instructors, are created equally and the data are beginning to show that injury may be just as common to older yoga practitioners as enlightenment. In fact, a…

While everyone ages differently, there are some generalizations that most of us would embrace. And the data are in: as we age, it seems we get happier. Whether it’s due to our financial circumstances, our acceptance of our all-too-human bodies or just a general contentedness with how our lives have…

As the year winds down and you prepare for your usual year-end activities- gift purchases, charity donations, holiday gatherings- make sure you watch out for another holiday tradition: scamming unsuspecting buyers and donors who may be caught off guard as they’re caught up in the holiday spirit. From packages that…

Having a wise and loving grandma is a gift: having a wise and loving grandma who, at age 100, loves to share her wisdom with strangers across the country is a gift too good not to share. Mike Matthews, an adjunct professor in social media at New York University, realized his…