Loneliness vs. being alone: The difference matters
As Valentine’s Day approaches, people tend to think about romance and who they are with if anyone. “I’m alone,…
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New report: US ranks 33rd worldwide for healthy aging
Healthcare costs probably make up a chunk of your budget. Whether you’re retired on Medicare, get benefits through your…
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Why so grumpy? Real reasons for irritability in older adults
Irritability is so often associated with aging that it’s spawned a familiar stereotype — the “grumpy old man.” From…
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Top 3 things Baby Boomers want younger generations to know
Older generations have plenty of advice for GenZ and Millennials in their 20s, 30s and early 40s. Baby boomers…
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Choosing the Right Senior Living Facility: Key Considerations
The decision to move your parents into a senior living facility isn’t an easy one. Moreover, if you’re ready…
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New study: Sharing joy is actually good for your health & heart
For many couples, sharing joy is almost instinctive — whether it’s a beautiful sunset, a child’s milestone, a small…
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The proven health benefits of travel for retirees
Retirement is often imagined as a quieter, smaller life: days spent close to home, routines rarely stretching beyond the…
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A 2026 guide to diabetes prevention for seniors
If you’ve recently looked at a lab report and felt a pang about your blood sugar, you’re not alone….
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The link between midlife depression and dementia, according to new study
Midlife can be uniquely demanding — sandwiched between aging parents and growing kids, career and financial pressures, and the…
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Climbing with the planet’s only professional ‘sea stacker’
Iain Miller has traveled the world several times over, sailed on more than a dozen vessels, and visited hundreds…
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A primer on pain, inflammation and longevity
Each of us has a different pain threshold. There is pain that is “not that bad,” and then there…
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Being a grandparent is good for your brain, among other benefits, studies show
As we get older, there are plenty of things to look forward to: senior discounts, a little more time…
