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The Future of Aging
The First Hundred Years: Healthy Longevity May Ultimately Define the Future Humankind has eternally searched for the fabled fountain of youth. While we suspect that a magical elixir to turn back time may never be discovered, in 2023 we are coming ever closer to a more...
Studying the Secrets of Super Agers
The growing group of people able to enjoy 100 years of life may well be one of the most remarkable achievements of the 21st century. A generation ago, the number of centenarians worldwide was just 110,000; today they are 600,000 strong. Notably, a sizable segment of...
Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Updates from a Leading Geriatrician
Senior Moments Or Something More? As Baby Boomers continue the inexorable journey deep into their senior years, preserving cognitive function understandably tops the list of worries. While Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias are seen in just 5% of people over...
Nourish Body, Brain and Heart with the MIND Diet
Mindful Eating for Your Brain Harkening back to ancient civilizations, the concept of food as medicine represents one of today’s most cutting-edge approaches to prevention and disease management. Inspired by the intricate connection of mind and body wellness, a small,...
In a Pickle and Looking for a New Summer Activity?
Try Pickleball, the Country’s Fastest-Growing Sport You may have heard friends and neighbors talking about playing pickleball. It is extraordinarily popular and is now the fastest growing sport in the U.S. The rules are easy to learn, minimal equipment is needed,...
Tips for Safe Summer Fun
Stay Safe with Sunscreen, Sunglasses and Plenty of Water The debate around sunscreen safety heated up with last year’s recall of some popular consumer products containing chemicals such as benzene, which is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream. Yet...