Geezers are particularly liable to imagine catastrophe whenever some ailment arises, but research suggests that accepting these conditions with equanimity can actually enhance our well-being.
The Medical-Pharmaceutical Complex has been elevating my blood pressure for years by trying to convince me that the systolic readings produced in my doctor’s office matter. New research renders that argument moot.
A nascent movement of “biohackers” aims to challenge Big Pharma by empowering patients to synthesize their own medications and assemble their own medical devices. I’m not the only one who’s cautiously pessimistic.
When one is seeking contentment, aging might be the solution rather than the problem.
A nostalgic road trip challenges my aging memory banks.
The nursing-home industry is suffering through an unprecedented decline as elderly Americans are increasingly opting for home- and community-based options.
Whether conservative or liberal, my retired friends all appreciate their monthly Social Security check. But I suspect any move to expand the program may fall on deaf ears.
Reports that a daily aspirin may not prevent heart attacks and strokes reminds me that ignoring the advice of the medical establishment is often the healthiest option.
My vacation activities tend to mirror much of what I enjoy doing on the home front. And if what the latest research suggests is true, those preferences may extend my lifespan.
What does fashion mean to the aging male? New research suggests that we don’t give it much thought.
Never one to put too much stock in preventive health measures, I suddenly find myself obsessed with improving my hearing.
Recent research suggests that geezers are less likely than young adults to recognize when they err. This is problematic — except when it’s not.
With my hearing aids on the blink, I’ve been forced to navigate by guile and guesswork — with predictable results.
Amid news of a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer’s research, experts bemoan the daunting task of finding enough qualified patients to continue the search for a cure.
Memory issues are common here in Geezerville, but I’m not sure loading up on sugar is the answer.
An integrative-health practitioner discusses the symptoms of menopause, and how women can make this time in their lives positive and meaningful.
The author of a new book, Glow15, describes how an innovative dietary combination can help you lose weight and keep your cells youthful.
Feeling younger than your years? It could be a sign of a youthful brain.
Recent research suggesting that humans may live much longer than previously thought raises a fundamental question: How long do you really want to live?
A functional-medicine pioneer explains how to make small choices that build lasting well-being.
A new study suggests that life in an empty nest may be bad for the brain.