I’ve written about the risks of consuming alcohol several times now. Despite the fact that we...
Living well
Live longer, avoid ultraprocessed foods
A few weeks ago, I took a New York Times quiz on ultraprocessed foods, sure I could identify them...
Eat less intermittently, live longer?
Experiments with lab mice show that if you reduce their caloric intake by 30 to 40 percent, the...
Diet soda: Bad for your health and your weight
According to the experts, diet soda is bad for your health and your weight, Peri Ormont Blumberg...
Denmark just named happiest country for retirees
This year, the World Happiness Report names Denmark the happiest country for retirees. Denmark...
Important resources for older adults
With the government and public health experts calling for social distancing and, where possible...
Tips for a healthy brain
Everyone wants a healthy brain, a brain that functions well. Ayana Underwood, a neurologist...
Plan ahead: Who will pay your bills if you cannot
If you’re like most people, you are going through life doing your best to manage your bills...
What’s your cholesterol level?
More than 25 percent (86 million) of Americans have high cholesterol. Another 33 percent (120...
Do wall squats, improve your heart health and build strength
If you’d like to improve your health health as well as your strength, do wall squats, reports...