The Great Statin Conspiracy
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Has Big Pharma hatched a nefarious scheme designed to hook every American on cholesterol-lowering drugs — despite their dangers?
Pumping Irony
Social Studies
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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.
Requesting Immunity
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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.
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Working Without a Net
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Our declining life expectancy may not be as mysterious as experts think. -
Take Two and Call Me in the Morning
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Recent attempts to clarify aspirin’s ability to prevent heart disease and cancer is succeeding only in giving this geezer a headache. -
A Stroke of Luck
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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. -
Smart Move
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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. -
The Facebook Factor
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A new study suggests that my aversion to social media could shorten my lifespan. -
Coasting Toward Cardio Health
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Two new studies suggest that even a leisurely embrace of bicycling can prevent heart attacks. -
The Elixirs of Youth
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The life-extension industry spews forth hyperbole at a pace that would make WikiLeaks blush. Take it all with a grain of salt. -
Too Old to Operate?
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Researchers have developed guidelines to determine whether elderly patients are strong enough to recover from surgery. -
Whatever You Say
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My aging brain may not be completely processing the details of my son’s wedding planning, but at least I have an excuse. -
Can Misfortune Be Good Fortune?
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As I get older, I’m trying to become less attached to stuff. This is a bit of a challenge when my bike is stolen. -
A Fate Worse Than Death?
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Just as a genetic glitch can shorten the lives of even the healthiest among us, it can also sentence you to a life that seemingly never ends. -
Open Wide
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Research showing the importance of treating gum disease has forced me to overcome a long-held fear of dentists. -
How Much Is Too Much?
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A renowned fitness expert preaches the virtues of high-intensity exercise as the secret to building strength and vitality in my golden years, but I like everything in moderation. -
The Price of Loneliness
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Despite the allure of a simpler life away from society, new research suggests I’ll be healthier if I stay in touch with friends and family. -
A Man of an (Un)Certain Age
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I turned 65 last week. Am I old now? -
A Family Affair
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My anti-social tendencies are tested by a gathering of future in-laws and research that tells me family connections will prolong my life. -
Aging and Altruism
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The older we get, the more our brains reward us for charitable behavior, according to a new study. In my case, however, bailing out our kids feels more like repaying a long-overdue debt. -
Sounds Like a Plan
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Some experts think geezers like me need more incentives to stay on the job past retirement age, but all the convincing I need is to look at my bank balance.
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