Mark has lived in Fairfax County for 15 years now. He admits that his home is a bit older and smaller than he would like and that the traffic is sometimes horrendous on the main roads and highways during rush hour, yet he has no … [Read more...]
Print This PageThey Never Visit, and It’s Killing Me!
February 23, 2018 by
Q. I live an hour away from both my daughters and their families, but they never visit me. I am aware that they are busy with soccer games and other activities, but I wish they could make the time to come see me once in a … [Read more...]
Print This PageFasting to Live Longer
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...]
Print This PageComing of Age in Aging America: What Happens When Half of the Population is Over 50?
July 19, 2017 by
What will it mean for us all to grow up, live, and age in a society where half the citizens are over the age of 50? This has never been our reality, but we are getting closer. We are an aging society, and the graying of our … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Key to Longevity May Lie in This Village
June 28, 2017 by
Boxin Huang (115) is the oldest resident of China’s Bapan Village, a tiny village where some of the oldest people in the world reside. At 115, Huang’s age is remarkable, but he is not alone, as many residents live long past 100 … [Read more...]
Print This PageU.S. Life Expectancy Has Declined for the First Time Since 1993
December 13, 2016 by
Last Wednesday, The Economist's “Business of Longevity” conference took place, attracting world-renowned experts in aging. One of the main themes of the conference was the need to change the way we think about longevity, as we are … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Do Dogs Hold the Key to Successful Aging in Humans?
May 13, 2016 by
Dear Baxter,My labrador retriever, Jessie, lived until she was 17 years old, making her a centenarian in human years. I heard of another lab that lived until 18, or 109 in human years. Have any studies ever been done on how … [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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