Q. My friend told me that he heard that reputable research involving thousands of people of all ages shows that we are happier as we get older, but I don’t see how that can be possible. With health and memory concerns, worries … [Read more...]
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Dear Angel, Every year when I go for my annual checkup or a sick visit, I leave feeling uninformed. Maybe I don't ask the right questions. What are some things that you recommend that seniors ask their … [Read more...]
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March 7, 2018 by
Joan is tired all the time. It could be because she's a night owl who reads books and doesn't like putting them down, or because she watches reruns of the Golden Girls and Frasier late at night. Joan's daughter began noticing … [Read more...]
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January 12, 2018 by
Q. I am so blessed and have so much to live for: an amazing wife, two successful adult children, five grandchildren, and a home on the beach in Florida that we visit frequently. I am aware that people are living longer these … [Read more...]
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Jim Palmer, former player for the Baltimore Orioles and TV commentator, has something in common with millions of other individuals, including myself. He has GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), which occurs when stomach acid … [Read more...]
Print This PageBlue Zones: Hotspots of Health, Vitality, and Longevity
November 20, 2015 by
Moai Walking Group at Blue Zone in MN. Image source: AARP Q. My 78-year-old sister, Alberta (Bertie), lives alone with her 7-year old West Highland White Terrier, Hallie. Bertie makes healthy choices, has a great group of … [Read more...]
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August 19, 2014 by
After working for decades and raising four children without government assistance, Carol found herself asking for help feeding herself and her husband, Richard. Faced with health problems that prevent them from working, Carol and … [Read more...]
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