Basic Balance: Are You Regularly Doing Balance Exercises?
February 25, 2026
There’s really no debate that for most of us, balance becomes more important- and more fragile- the older we get. You know the drill: One in four adults age 65 and older falls each year, and more than ⅓ of those falls require medical attention or limit activities or mobility….
Clearing Up The Confusion: For Most, Statins Are Safe & Key To Cholesterol Control
February 25, 2026
As we end Heart Health month and perhaps renew our pledge to do all we can to lower our risk of heart disease (which continues to be the #1 cause of death in our country), there’s no getting around the risk that high cholesterol poses to our heart health. While…
Beauty Brands: Experts Recommend Makeup For Mature Women
February 25, 2026
While there’s no age limit as to whether you should use makeup to enhance or alter your appearance, there may come a time when you question whether wearing makeup is right for you. Whether it’s due to skin changes, lifestyle changes, or just not giving a damn anymore about what…
No Brainer: New Support For Brain Games And Other Cognitive Enrichment
February 18, 2026
Back in October of 2025, we highlighted a new study that seemed to demonstrate that playing certain brain games could restore a chemical neurotransmitter in the brain, thereby lowering your risk of cognitive decline and improving memory and thinking skills. Now we have evidence from a new study, under the…
Worried Sick: Anxiety About Getting Older Can Speed Up Biological Aging
February 18, 2026
There’s no shortage of things to cause you stress or worry in this day and age. Between political strife, economic concerns, global disputes, and climate change, there’s plenty to keep you up at night. And that’s before you even consider your own personal situation, whether it’s your health or the…
A False Sense Of Security? The Latest Turmoil At The Social Security Administration
February 18, 2026
So, has the new year brought improved conditions at the Social Security Administration? As we highlighted throughout 2025, disruptions from government cost-cutting efforts, along with fewer offices and staff at the Social Security Administration, all combined to mean that Social Security recipients were experiencing significant and at times unresolvable problems…