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By Louise Applebome   Here’s a Pop Quiz:   “What’s most important…the spiritual, psychic or physical effects of an ongoing yoga practice?”    Beep!  “Time’s up!”   Of course, it’s a trick question, and the answer is all three…and much more. Yoga is multi-tiered.   Let’s deconstruct the possibilities.   …

Keeping your bones healthy and strong is an important goal for most of us, especially post-menopausal women, who are at the highest risk for osteoporosis and thus potentially at risk for dangerous and painful bone fractures. Given that one out of every 3 women over 50 and one out of…

By Annie Fenn, MD   I get asked a lot about how to stick to a brain-healthy lifestyle while traveling. What are the brain-healthy snacks I swear by? How do I navigate airport food? And, what do I eat while in-flight? So I thought it would be helpful to share…

As research continues to push the boundaries of how we can treat various diseases that accompany aging, it’s also becoming apparent that these medical advances and innovations may also help us better understand and respond to the risk of dementia. In recent weeks, several major studies have demonstrated that treatments…

By Katherine Schneider, Ph.D.   Ten percent of people over 65 have dementia, and 22% more have mild cognitive impairment, according to a recent Columbia University study. So, chances are good that you and/or some friends fall into this group. One of the joys of retirement for me has been…

There is no question that being able to move is critical to maintaining the quality of your life and longevity as you enter your later years. Your mobility- the ability to move purposefully as you carry on your daily activities- allows you to be independent and active, pursue your interests,…