There’s a lot to worry about these days. Whether it’s politics, war, the economy, or climate events, many of us are on regular alert with anxiety and distress on a daily basis. If you’re an older adult, you may also have personal issues that add to that worry- your physical…

There’s no doubt that if you’re looking for a magical anti-aging elixir, exercise can be one of your primary sources. Whether cardio or strength training (or ideally both), your body and brain will age better when they receive a regular boost from exercise. In fact, as a recent post in…

There’s a lot of noise out there these days about what constitutes healthy eating, what nutritional guidelines you should follow, and when, if ever, nutritional supplements should be considered to support your healthy aging. While we have regularly addressed the benefits and risks of nutritional supplements, it’s important to review…

So, did you watch the red carpet for this week’s Met Gala, where celebrities from all over dress in couture and costumes to meet the theme of the Gala? This year’s theme was “Fashion as Art,” and a range of ages, faces, and body types strutted the temporary runway at…

You might think that with the nicer weather and you being out and about more, your risk of falling and injuring yourself is less than in the cold and icy winter months. Certainly, more walking and physical activity are good for strengthening your leg and foot muscles. But it’s just…

The novelist Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “Loneliness is and always has been the central and inevitable experience of every man.” While that may be true, and many, if not most of us, experience loneliness at some point in our lives, that doesn’t mean it’s an easy experience or one without…