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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…

There is no question that being able to move is critical to maintaining the quality of your life and longevity as you enter your later years. Your mobility- the ability to move purposefully as you carry on your daily activities- allows you to be independent and active, pursue your interests,…

If you’ve been a family caregiver of a person living with dementia, or are even living with dementia yourself, you’ve likely experienced a less-than-satisfying interaction with the healthcare system. Fortunately, Geriatrician Dr. Marc Rothman is out to change that. As a Co-Founder and CEO of the new dementia care initiative…

Raise your hand if you have trouble getting in and out of a chair. Or how about reaching down to the ground to pick up something you’ve dropped? Or do you ever have difficulty getting on or off the toilet? If any of these daily movements give you trouble, then…

By Alice Herb   One of my serious pet peeves is the stereotypical depictions and treatment of old people. My most recent pique was aroused by family and friends suggesting that I watch a Netflix series called Man on the Inside. I watched a couple of episodes and became increasingly…