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Men, Weight Gain and Metabolism: Part 2

Calling all men! Are you wondering why, as you age, you develop a “potbelly”? Believe it or not, men go through a male-version of menopause

Women, Weight Gain and Metabolism

I hear it all the time and often with an exasperated tone. How can I get rid of “this”? The “this” being reflective of an

Is It Alzheimer’s or Just a Senior Moment?

Everyone forgets things now and then. Have you ever wondered why you opened the refrigerator? Or where you put your car keys? You aren’t alone.

Exercises to Ease Arthritis Pain

Why exercise is crucial to ease arthritis pain Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat

Tech Tool Aims to Manage Your Health

Aging 2.0 may not sound like the hippest start-up in San Francisco, but it’s part of an industry worth $2 billion and growing fast —

Older Adults Are Fatter Than Ever, Increasing Their Risk Of Illness

Older people are working more, voting more and drinking and smoking less than they used to. That’s the good news. But nearly three-quarters of older

A Spoon That Shakes To Counteract Hand Tremors

Eating a bowl of cereal in the morning seems like such a simple thing, but it’s close to impossible for some of the 1 million

The ‘Joy Of Movement’ To People With Parkinson’s

If you pictured a dancer, you probably wouldn’t imagine someone with Parkinson’s disease. Worldwide, there are 10 million people with the progressive movement disorder, and

Are You Letting Age Hold You Back?

Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a private practicing psychologist for over twenty years, and has recently shared some of her experience with aging patients. In her

The Not-So-Distant Future of Longevity

Scientific breakthroughs are changing the possibilities of healthy living for us all. While many of these studies are in their infancy, mainly focused on animal

Practical Tips to Fight Mental Aging

We all want to remain sharp as we age, but is there anything we can do about it? One neuroscientist thinks so, and has

Swim Your Way to A Longer, Healthy Life

Researchers have recently concluded one exercise may be best for seniors: swimming. However, the most common form of exercise among older adults is walking.