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From age 50 onward, an annual physical is recommended. And for the Medicare population, an annual we... Read More

Beyond Headaches May. 07, 2014

Mice (not to mention organisms like worms, flies and yeast) are imperfect models of the human condit... Read More

The Sport of Gardening? Dig Right In! May. 06, 2014

Gardening is a healthy lifestyle activity, in spades. It's not aerobic, and it won't grow your fitne... Read More

The Key to Living Long and Aging Well May. 01, 2014

I recently received a frantic call from a baby boomer who had moved in with her father who had memor... Read More

Giver of Tears Apr. 30, 2014

It seems sibling rivalries may begin before there are even siblings. In a newly published paper, Har... Read More

Qi Whiz: Ken Cohen -- Stillness Within, Lightness Throughout Apr. 29, 2014

Kenneth S. Cohen — who looks like your favorite Uncle Shelly — with a ponytail, warm smi... Read More

Genes and Lifestyle Markedly Affects Breast Cancer Risk Apr. 24, 2014

Many factors increase breast cancer risk. A recent research study showed that women who frequently u... Read More

Reality Whites Apr. 23, 2014

For millions of weight-challenged Americans, the existence of "brown fat" offered a sort of warm and... Read More

Dr. Hyman Makes His Mark: Eat Real Food, Avoid Sugar, Gluten Makes You Fat Apr. 22, 2014

Dr. Hyman Makes His Mark: Eat Real Food, Avoid Sugar, Gluten Makes You Fat Former President Bill C... Read More

Tell Your Diary About Every Mouthful, Say Determined Dietitians Apr. 17, 2014

Cooks' Books

"Bite It & Write It!: A Guide to Keeping Track of What You Eat & Drink" by Stacie Castle, Robyn Cotl... Read More

Body Awareness 101: Close Your Eyes and Float Your Kidneys Apr. 15, 2014

You're in the park, on the track, at the gym? Terrific! You've squeezed a workout into your crazy bu... Read More

Self-Esteem: A Powerful Predictor of Living and Aging Well Apr. 10, 2014

Three sad words in the English language are: "Get Into Shape." With every new resolution, Americans ... Read More

Just Say 'No' to Yearly Cardiograms? Annual Checkups? Say What? Apr. 08, 2014

If you want to live a longer, healthier life, be aware of this: According to top doctors, most of th... Read More

Advice on How to Pick a Good Nursing Home Apr. 03, 2014

As we grow older, we all want to remain independent, live in our homes and be able to do anything an... Read More

Motor Music Mar. 26, 2014

You know how you'll hear a song and struggle to remember who sang it? Or worse yet, you're trying to... Read More

Iron Supplements Are Often Too Much of a Good Thing Mar. 20, 2014

Iron is a vital mineral constituting an essential component of hemoglobin in red cells. Iron deficie... Read More

How to Awaken Your Inner Crocus Mar. 18, 2014

Spring has sprung. Tra-la, tra-la. Kiss those snow shovels goodbye. The birdies are chirping, the tr... Read More

Chuckle Bros

Mar. 15, 2014

The Healing Power of Touch Mar. 13, 2014

One of my best friends gave me a gift certificate for a massage as a birthday present. It took me ab... Read More

Food for Naught Mar. 12, 2014