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You know the drill: exercise is critical to maintaining your physical health while aging. But new research indicates that we should take this a step further to improve our mental health as well. This new study, published in Lancet Psychiatry, found a significant association between exercise and self-reported mental health….

By Barry Feigenbaum   Welcome back to Your Money Matters. In this installment, I want to discuss how your financial planning functions like a driving app on your phone; you know, like Google Maps or Waze. It’s a tool that tells us how to get to where we want to…

By now, you likely know that regular, daily movement is critical for healthy aging. You also likely know that most major health and medical organizations recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week to support healthy aging, including a healthy heart. The American College of Cardiology, among…

Almost everyone has had the experience of losing a friend as they’ve gotten older. Whether due to death, disease, moving, or just a lost relationship, friendships often fade away as we get on in years. And while we know that social engagement and social connections are critical for maintaining our…

Did you hear? May is Better Hearing Month, a good time to review what we know about hearing loss and how research is opening new opportunities to address a condition affecting millions of older adults in the US and worldwide. Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) affects more than 65% of people…

So, how many hours would you guess you sit each day? Beyond some obligatory sitting while in the bathroom or eating a meal, are you sitting for much of the rest of the day? Do you plop down to watch your television or sit at your computer for hours at…