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“We don’t even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome.”

If you’re putting in the time each week so that your heart is pumping and your muscles are working, congratulations. Aerobic exercise and strength training are essential for healthy aging. But do you still wake up in the morning with stiff joints or an achy back? Do your arms and…

It’s a perennial problem for many of us: how to get rid of those pesky pounds we’ve put on in recent years and then how to maintain the weight loss after we’ve successfully lost it. The typical advice of burning more calories through exercise and cutting the number of calories…

“A human being would certainly not grow to be 70 or 80 years old if this longevity had no meaning for the species to which he belongs. The afternoon of human life must also have a significance of its own, and cannot be merely a pitiful appendage to life’s morning.”

For many, the approach of Valentine’s Day does not necessarily include a romantic interlude with your honey, but rather an opportunity to express your love and affection for your “Galentine,” that is, a moment dedicated to expressions of love and gratitude for deep friendships. As Euripides once said, “One loyal…

Surely you know what lifespan is: the length of time a person is alive. And healthspan? The number of healthy years you have during your lifespan that are free of disability and chronic disease. But how much attention are you paying to your “playspan,” that is, your time to be…