In her new book, Elderhood, Dr. Louise Aronson, writes about the third phase of life. She sees it...
Living well
Exercise may strengthen memory in healthy older adults
A new study reveals that, for healthy older adults, even a little exercise may strengthen memory...
Schedule your doctor’s appointment early in the day
In 2011, a paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that judges...
Dietary changes may help fight allergies
What’s on your plate has a significant effect on allergies, including on how well allergy meds...
Another reason to exercise: It lowers your risk of stroke
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), stroke is the third leading cause of death...
Do you really need that dental work?
The data is clear that many older adults do not visit the dentist as much as they should. Dental...
Many more people over 65 working in order to manage financially
Suzanne Woolley reports for Bloomberg News that 20 percent of people who reach 65 are working...
How to avoid harm from prescription drug overload
Medications can treat symptoms, prevent disease, and even extend our lives. But can taking too many...
After a heart attack, multiple drugs can affect quality of life
Elderly nursing home patients prescribed a multitude of medications following a heart attack may...
A psychiatrist’s reflections on grief
In the spring of 2014, I lost my “memere” (the French Canadian term for grandmother). While I...