Nutrition Over 60, Last week at my local community garden, I saw Margaret, a 72-year-old woman. Quickly cutting tomato plants, she was tall with a sun hat on, no back pain problems, and talking about gut health like a seasoned scientist. When I asked her what
Read MoreImagine my 87-year-old neighbor, Mrs. Kowalski, beginning each day with a quick walk around the block, a chuckle with her cat Boris, and a cup of ginger tea. Though she is sharp, active, and absolutely glowing, she has moderate arthritis, some back discomfort, and the typical
Read MoreAge-Proofing Your Home, When my grandmother turned 85, she swore by two things: her daily tai chi in the living room and her love of banana smoothies. She believed that these practices were essential for aging gracefully. However, the decision to make her house safer undoubtedly
Read MoreAging Tools And Technology Let me tell you about my Aunt Rita. Eighty-seven years old, she lives alone and walks her terrier, a spunky little furball named Sparky, every morning. What is her trick? She says it’s “a stubborn refusal to stop moving,” Sudoku, and green
Read MoreAdaptive Clothing For Seniors, My grandma used to remark, “You will do it often if you can do it easily.” As a PhD biologist, I have spent most of my time immersed in the science of aging, and I have come to appreciate the depth of
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