When asked about the secret behind his long marriage, comedian Henny Youngman once remarked, “Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.” That…

So we’re knee-deep into the hot days of summer, and the perils and predictions continue to get worse. Already this summer, record-breaking temperatures have blasted many areas of Europe, with the death toll across Europe exceeding 20,000 just in June (with limited air conditioning being one of the reasons). While…

With mounting research, it’s becoming abundantly clear that older adults who feel lonely not only suffer deep distress at their lack of social connection, but also suffer significant physical and cognitive consequences. As families become smaller and more dispersed, people live longer, and older adults often outlive loved ones and…

When we last addressed some of the problems facing the Social Security Administration, those problems centered on the chaos and confusion caused by significant staff layoffs and budget cuts earlier in 2025 and 2026, as well as the looming threat of the Social Security Trust Fund running out of money…

It’s no surprise that older adults seek out alternative therapeutic options for the aches and pains of aging. A recent study published in The American Journal of Medicine found that 75% of older adults report that they have used complementary therapies for their health, including acupuncture, massage, yoga, psychedelics, and…

Previously, we examined the use of collagen supplements to help with joint support and skin aging. The research available suggested there may be some benefit, but not as a primary support system. It seems that taking a collagen supplement would only be useful as an adjunct to an otherwise healthy…