Healthy Aging

No doubt you know that people are living longer these days than in previous decades, something of a public health success for our country. In fact, the average life span of an American these days is 79 years and there’s a growing cohort of older adults who now live much…

It can feel hard. If you’re tired and resting on the couch; or you’ve done your daily chores and simply want to put up your feet; or your joints ache and you want to sit and watch your favorite show- you just don’t feel like moving. For many of us,…

It’s not uncommon for individuals to be inculcated with myths and misinformation about aging, even from an early age. It’s no wonder, then, that older adults are often prejudged or misjudged without any understanding of what their actual abilities or lived experiences are. And it’s not just outsiders or strangers…

A recent national survey of older adults living alone, conducted by AARP, found both good and not-so-good news when it comes to seniors aging “solo.” About 10% of the US population over age 50 are “solo agers” and for women over age 75, that number jumps to 42%. It’s a…

It’s undeniable that what you eat, and how much you eat, loom large when it comes to healthy aging. Over the years, we’ve regularly reported on how your diet affects your health as you get older, and how the number of calories you take in could also play a role….

So, have you “armed” yourself with the latest COVID-19 vaccine? As we previously reported, there is a new COVID-19 vaccine that will protect you from the Omicron variants now circulating. The most recent data reports that about 7 million Americans have already rolled up their sleeves and been vaccinated against…