So, are we in for a mild winter, or is the forecast more stormy? In particular, what’s the forecast for “influenza” storms in the coming months? How bad a flu season we will experience is always a bit of a guessing game. But if we look at some of the…

You likely know that Vitamin D is an important nutrient for keeping your bones strong (you need Vitamin D to absorb calcium) and that for many, the biggest source of Vitamin D is from UV rays from the sun absorbed through your skin, or through such fortified foods as milk…

As we noted earlier this fall, hair loss and the psychological distress that can result continue to be a target of scientific research and technological advances. It seems that even though hair loss does not cause serious illness or life-threatening conditions, it is commonplace (by age 65, about 53% of…

Let’s face it: Keeping your brain strong and functional is essential for successfully navigating your later years. In fact, according to a recent AARP survey, ⅔ of Americans over age 40 are trying to embrace healthy habits that will maintain or improve their cognitive abilities. Most of us recognize that…

Data has shown that there’s an ever-growing community of people aging on their own, without the support or companionship of a partner, adult child, or other loved ones. According to a recent AARP survey, 21% of US adults age 50 and above live alone, representing 24 million people, including one…

For many, maintaining a healthy diet as we get older is a daily challenge. With nutritional needs that differ from our younger years and health challenges that need consideration, it’s no wonder some just throw up their hands and reach for whatever is handy and delicious (and often less than…