Question: At What Age Will You Be “A Senior Citizen?”
August 23, 2023
While we all know our date of birth, many of us may be unwilling to acknowledge that our chronological age puts us in the category of “senior citizen.” As one 57-year-old woman wondered when filling out the “senior” form at her physician’s office, “Me, a senior at age 57? Is…
Grab Your Cape: It’s Time To Become A SuperAger!
August 9, 2023
There’s no doubt that our population is aging. And as a larger percentage of us get older, it’s important to understand how we can prolong our cognitive abilities and protect our brains from the ravages of dementia. After all, age is the major risk factor for Alzheimer’s, and projections are…
Hair Hope: Research Is Bringing Us Closer to Managing Aging Hair Problems
June 21, 2023
Whether you are going gray, or suffering hair loss, many of us become unhappy with the state of our hair as we get older. The texture changes, density changes, and what was once considered “normal” may now be a distant memory in terms of how your hair “behaves.” While the…
Slow Going: New Study Suggests Possible Way To Slow Down Aging
June 14, 2023
If there are days you wish you could tell your body’s aging process just to slow down, or times you wish you could capture some of the energy and vitality you felt as a younger person, you’re not alone. Most of us would relish feeling more youthful and extending our…
Point of Pride: Shining A Light On Challenges Faced By LGBTQ Seniors
June 14, 2023
For LGBTQ Americans of all ages, this is a disorienting moment. While much of the country, and the world, has become inclusive and supportive of the rights of the LGBTQ community to live in dignity and with respect, at the same time, extreme political operators are proposing to not only…
Message Muddling: Older Women And Facial Appearances
April 12, 2023
So, are you “pro-aging” or “anti-aging” when it comes to your beauty regimen? Do you want a product that helps you look great, regardless of what your age (and mother nature) has handed you? Or do you want something that promises to take “years” off your look (but might end…