By Louise Applebome   Here’s a Pop Quiz:   “What’s most important…the spiritual, psychic or physical effects of an ongoing yoga practice?”    Beep!  “Time’s up!”   Of course, it’s a trick question, and the answer is all three…and much more. Yoga is multi-tiered.   Let’s deconstruct the possibilities.   …

By Annie Fenn, MD   I get asked a lot about how to stick to a brain-healthy lifestyle while traveling. What are the brain-healthy snacks I swear by? How do I navigate airport food? And, what do I eat while in-flight? So I thought it would be helpful to share…

By Katherine Schneider, Ph.D.   Ten percent of people over 65 have dementia, and 22% more have mild cognitive impairment, according to a recent Columbia University study. So, chances are good that you and/or some friends fall into this group. One of the joys of retirement for me has been…

By Susanna P.Barton   As we all age and make plans for our second half, one of the most important things we can do for ourselves is to connect with a community of people who can provide support, camaraderie, and inspiration for our journey. Approaching our Grand Planning with reliable,…

By Alice Herb   I just turned 92! It is hard for me to fathom that I am close to being a century old. But there it is. Having more time than I used to, I started to look back on my life critically. If I had to live it…

Incorporate art into daily activities to increase mood, decrease stress, and care for your brain By Marc Rothman, MD   Believe it or not, parts of your brain are in constant contact with the outside world: your eyes process photons and wavelengths of light, your ears interpret vibrations, your nose…