A new study reveals that colonoscopies, mammograms, and other tests do little to prolong life expectancy. But don’t expect to hear that from your doctor.
Periodic fasting is gaining traction among the longevity-obsessed, but I’m having trouble seeing how it differs from yo-yo dieting.
A new book offers sage advice on the value of embracing the unknown as we age.
There are lots of reasons why older folks struggle to get a good night’s sleep. Just don’t expect much consensus from the scientific community.
People my age tend to avoid risky situations, so why is my brain so good at convincing me to put it all on the line?
When you accept adversity as a normal part of life, growing old doesn’t have to be so bad.
Has Big Pharma hatched a nefarious scheme designed to hook every American on cholesterol-lowering drugs — despite their dangers?
Creating and maintaining relationships is a key to a healthy life as we grow old, but it took my son’s wedding to convince me it was worth the effort.
With flu season in full swing, I’m more curious than usual about what geezers like me can do to strengthen our immune systems. Science, however, offers surprisingly little help.
Our declining life expectancy may not be as mysterious as experts think.
Recent attempts to clarify aspirin’s ability to prevent heart disease and cancer is succeeding only in giving this geezer a headache.
It seems I was born into a mini-generation of boomers that is less susceptible to brain attacks than younger folks, a fact that I find more ironic than reassuring.
At 35 and without incident, I didn’t think much about my colon. That is, until my doctor recommended a colonoscopy.
I long ago admitted that My Lovely Wife is smarter than me. A new study explains why that wasn’t a bad decision — to a point.
A new study suggests that my aversion to social media could shorten my lifespan.
Two new studies suggest that even a leisurely embrace of bicycling can prevent heart attacks.
The life-extension industry spews forth hyperbole at a pace that would make WikiLeaks blush. Take it all with a grain of salt.
Researchers have developed guidelines to determine whether elderly patients are strong enough to recover from surgery.
What my grandfather is teaching me about graceful exits.
My aging brain may not be completely processing the details of my son’s wedding planning, but at least I have an excuse.
Expert tips to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of arrhythmias.