By Senior Lifestyle | July 17, 2014
As the leading cause of dementia, Alzheimer’s remains as great a mystery as any modern disease. And while there is still no cure, researchers are investigating new, simpler ways to identify and treat it early…
By Senior Lifestyle | June 26, 2014
In most people, muscle mass begins to decrease in our 40’s. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal describes three simple and natural ways that we can slow this process, known as sarcopenia.
By Senior Lifestyle | June 24, 2014
Change is hard, and columnist Michelle Singletary knows that all too well. In her latest column, she explains the challenges she faced while encouraging her mother to move to a home better suited to her…
By Senior Lifestyle | June 19, 2014
New research from across the country is suggesting that our diet and exercise patterns can significantly delay or prevent the onset of the most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease.
By Senior Lifestyle | June 17, 2014
A recent article by Phyllis Korkki of The New York Times illuminates a topic that has preoccupied scientists, philosophers, and people in general for centuries: What is wisdom, and how does it relate to aging?…
By Senior Lifestyle | June 10, 2014
Food lists often have to be taken with a grain of salt, but when the CDC develops a new classification scheme and ranks them by nutrient density, we tend to take notice. As you can…
By Senior Lifestyle | June 04, 2014
It’s never too late to learn a second language, and doing so–even later in life–can have beneficial effects as we age, a new study says.
By Senior Lifestyle | May 29, 2014
The United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Senior Report was just released, and it shows how the states stack up in terms of overall senior health. Where does your state rank?
By Senior Lifestyle | May 22, 2014
More and more Americans are cutting out the clutter and focusing on what truly matters to them, also known as “downsizing.”
By Senior Lifestyle | May 13, 2014
A new study suggests that living a purposeful life has positive long-term health effects.
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