Health

Intuitively, you likely know what the essential skills are for living independently and on your own in the community: You need to be able to walk (or otherwise get around your environment), eat, and toilet yourself. You also need to be able to obtain and prepare food, keep yourself and…

As you may recall (or perhaps you don’t!) about a year ago we published a post on memory loss, addressing the condition known as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), which can cause memory lapses that constitute more than what you should expect from “normal aging” but less than the impairment that…

As we adjust ourselves to the new reality of Daylight Savings time, one thing becomes clear: When our sleep is disrupted or we lose out on precious sleep, it affects us physically and mentally. And if that goes on for a period of time, it can cause real problems down…

In some publications, it sounds like the stuff of science fiction novels or even the latest sci-fi flick. The fantasy scenario? Scientists have finally cracked the code on aging and it’s just a matter of time (perhaps even soon) before we will all enjoy endless lives of youth and prosperity…

There’s long been evidence of a connection between limiting the number of calories consumed and promoting a healthier and longer life span. While there’s been skepticism that specific diets can be “anti-aging,” there is a body of research involving animals that suggests that cutting calories can improve metabolism, extend the…

If we’re honest, most of us would admit that our physical strength may not be what it used to be. Maybe we’re less physically active, maybe we carry fewer heavier items, maybe we’re not challenging our bodies the way we used to. Whether due to age-related disability, the pandemic, or…