Why do people get sick? This question has been debated for several thousand years. Classicial literature from Greece to India portrays deaths caused by romantic rupture and familial separation. Now some biological answers may be forthcoming. Read more...

Found in: Cardiac Health, Depression

Rest is healthy for people. We sleep for a reason. Rest allows us to revive and rebuild our tissues. Rest restores us. Napping can have many healthy results, depending on why you want to nap; time of day; and the nature of one’s work. Read more...

Found in: Sleep and Rest

You no longer have to look forward to your parents’ old age. Much research is pointing toward what life coaches have instinctively known—it is the strength of your personal foundation and development of certain capabilities that keep you young and vital. Read more...

Found in: Aging

Hobbies have a mind-body connection; they are important activities for senior citizens, and are an important part of healthy aging. Active seniors are proof that you can enjoy better health and have fun doing it. Read more...

Found in: Aging

In a world of increasing pharmaceutical prices, some drugs are cheap. One is light. Whether in the form of sunlight or artificial light, light can be used to treat a large variety of ills, including Alzheimer's disease. Read more...

Found in: Alzheimer's, Aging

Aging in place by choice is growing in popularity. Baby boomers will have a very different sort of retirement: more likely to work longer, start a second career, volunteer or go back to school...and spend their retirement years at home. Read more...

Found in: Aging

Now that it’s summertime, there’s no reason not to get outside and move around. For the many people who don’t like running, let’s rethink the jog and add some spice, combining some other exercises to really work the whole body. Read more...

Found in: Exercise

Many people not only take more than one medication, but also see more than one doctor. It's important to inform all your doctors, especially your primary care physician, about all the medications you take, to avoid potentially dangerous drug interactions. Read more...

Who says you can't teach a mind new tricks at any age? Recent research shows that we have the power to influence brain function throughout life, an important realization for the more than 78 million baby boomers in the United States. Read more...

Found in: Alzheimer's, Mental Health

No two people are the same when it comes to salt in the diet. The general advice is to consume between 1,500 to 2,300mg sodium per day. But are the recommended limits reasonable when applied to everyone? Read more...

Found in: Nutrition