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You may know her as the diminutive doyenne of all things sex. But did you know that Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a Holocaust survivor whose positive attitude toward life and love (and sex) has allowed her to persevere through tragedy and teach everything there is to know about sex well…

It’s been said that grandmothers “are wonderful mothers with lots of practice.” But since most species don’t live long beyond their reproductive years, it’s curious that older women often live decades beyond menopause. Now, two new studies out of Finland lend credence to the evolutionary purpose of older women for the well-being…

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if talking to your doctor was as easy as actors make it look in drug commercials? In reality, effectively conversing with your doctor and then following through on recommended advice is a skill for both doctors and patients, and as human beings, it’s not our strongest…

Nothing sparks joy quite like chocolate. But did you know that the happiness buzz you get from a square of dark chocolate is caused by brain-loving nutrients? Dark chocolate contains alkaloids, which interact with neurotransmitters in our brain to stimulate those good feelings. Dark chocolate also contains antioxidants, magnesium, fiber,…

You probably think it will never happen to you, or your parents. You’re too smart to be swindled out of your money. You know a scam when you see one- or maybe… you don’t. It turns out that banks alone have seen a 12% increase in financial abuse of senior…

It’s common enough these days for older couples to find themselves divorcing. In fact, the rate of divorce among those over 50 doubled between 1990 and 2010. Divorce at this stage of life can have a profound impact on each spouse, as well as on the extended family of adult…