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By Renee Langmuir     Every Monday afternoon, a most curious thing happens to me. After eating a large cheese sub and catching up with my husband, my eyes begin to droop, and I cannot resist the urge to take a nap. When I awaken about twenty minutes later, I…

While aging itself is not a reason you’re at risk for falling, so many of the health and medical circumstances you face as an older adult do raise your risk. Consider some of these basic facts: From 1990-2021, there was a 182% increase in falls globally, with projections that the…

Whether you are a music producer (meaning you sing or play an instrument) or a music appreciator ( you listen to music or attend performances), the evidence is mounting that the presence of music in your life can be a powerful ally in maintaining cognitive functioning well into your later…

While presumably we all hope for a long and healthy life, many of us fall short on both counts, and some of us live longer but not always healthier. In the US, the average life expectancy for men is about 75 years old, while for women, it’s about 80 years…

The science is pretty clear, and you can read it right here: Those of you who regularly read books may be strengthening your cognitive health and cognitive reserve, and are keeping your brain active in ways that lower the risk for dementia. Moreover, not only is reading a pleasurable experience,…

By Jane Seskin   My friend was dying. A slim woman with short curly gray hair. Large statement glasses. Smart, kind, generous. Eight years my senior. Stage 4 metastatic cancer spread to her bones.   It was a crisp Fall Day when I received the note describing her plans. No…