Menopause Matters
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A new study suggests women age faster during their season of hot flashes.
Pumping Irony
Good News About “Bad” Cholesterol
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A new study suggests that geezers might benefit from producing more LDL cholesterol.
Driven to Detraction
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Elderly drivers can pose serious public safety dangers, but few of us are eager to hang up our keys.
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Exercise Hurts — and Heals
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New research suggests that regular exercise can help geezers heal muscles damaged by . . . regular exercise. But go ahead and do it anyway. -
The Good Life With a Bad Illness
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A revolutionary study suggests that chronic disease does not necessarily diminish quality of life in your later years. -
Another Senior Moment
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A new study explains why geezers get distracted. We may just be paying attention to the wrong things. -
Thin Gruel
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Recent anti-aging research has left me hungry for better advice. -
Your Brain on Yoga
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A new study suggests movement and meditation may conquer dementia and depression. My own experience suggests it promotes an odd sort of conviviality. -
A Match Made in Heaven
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A new study suggests that couples tend to become more alike the longer they’re together. This would explain any improvements in my character. -
Aging, Redefined
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As I prepare to join the Medicare club, a new study suggests much of what we've been told about aging and chronic illness may be wrong. -
Rethinking Retirement
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A new study suggests that giving up your job in your golden years could be hazardous to your health, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make some adjustments. -
Life After Death
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Why do widows thrive more than married women? Maybe it’s all about taking care of husbands. -
Old Dog, New Tricks
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Life-long learning can certainly be healthy, as long as you can handle the humiliation. -
Knee-Jerk Reaction
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Creaky knees are sending you a message. If you listen, you may be able to avoid surgery — and worse. -
Aging All at Once
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A sudden vision problem reminds me that old age doesn’t always arrive gradually. -
Mysteries and Mortality
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Nobody knows how long they're going to live, but a new study supports my approach — don't fret about stuff and you may actually live longer. -
Seniors and Serenity
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A new study suggests geezers are more serene than younger folks, a fact that may explain why my wife and I have survived a home renovation project. -
Fear and Loathing in Geezerville
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A week in a Florida retirement community offers fresh incentives to keep working. -
Every Little Bit Counts
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The older I get, the less I’m attracted to vigorous workouts. A new study suggests that may not be a bad thing. -
Bridging the Longevity Gap
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A new study shows that rich people are living a lot longer than the poor, but I’m not convinced it’s always about the money. -
Dodging the Silver Bullet
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Life-extending drugs are all the rage, but a visit to a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine reminds me how well my aging body responds to a more holistic healing approach.
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