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There’s no getting around it: Between sitting at the computer, watching TV or just our sedentary ways, physical inactivity has created an enormous public health problem worldwide. To combat this ever worsening trend, researchers have been trying to figure out what’s the minimum threshold of activity needed to reduce or…

In a way unparalleled in world history, China is quickly facing up to what might be called an aging apocalypse. It’s “baby boom” generation is the world’s largest, and in just a few years, China will be faced with an enormous number of its citizens leaving the workforce while at…

The value of exercise for physical well-being is undisputed, and we now know it also helps ward off cognitive decline. As well, social interaction is invaluable for keeping you mentally sharp. Now researchers in Japan report that combining the two – exercise and socializing – is an ideal way to…

Tired of searching for your reading glasses or holding menus at arm’s length? A new FDA approved implant for the eye may be just the solution for you. As we age, most people suffer from presbyopia, the inability to focus up close, a problem associated with refraction of the eye….

Brooks Brothers has put into practice a wise and true maxim: The older the better- at least when it comes to tailors. At its Long Island City factory, over half of the Brooks Brothers employees are over 55. Realizing that senior tailors make fewer mistakes and excel at their work,…

No one likes being hospitalized but for some patients, the real trauma begins post-hospitalization. The transition to home, rehab facility or some other setting can be fraught with miscommunication and lack of oversight, leading to unnecessary and at times life-threatening complications for the patient. In particular, medication mistakes can cause…