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The "Negative Inheritance" and what it means to you

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Negative inheritance happens when the "the costs to children of caring for aging relatives outstrip any gifts or bequests they might receive in return." The phrase was coined by Laurence Kotlikoff, a professor at Boston University. »more»

It's Not Urban Myth, It's Science: Midlife Really Is Unhappy

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People have long debated whether there's something about middle age that makes it a uniquely trying time, and now a pair of researchers say they can show that around the world, happiness bottoms out in midlife. »more»

Aging Backwards Tuesday Tips #48: Take Pains To Avoid Pain

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In Wesley's LifeTwo.com article posted recently on chronic pain, he talked about a new report published in the British Journal, The Lancet, which found that more than a quarter of Americans suffer daily pain. Here are some tips to help avoid that pain and to combat it when it does occur. »more»

Tuesday Tips #45: A4M Anti-Aging Conference

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The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) conferences rank high up on my list of "favorite aspects of my work." I just returned from the 16h Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine held April 25 - 27 at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida, where I discovered more of the latest, greatest ways to keep Aging Backwards. »more»

My Adventures at Midlife: It, um, Depends

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A confession: When I turned 50, it was as if the warranty on my body expired. Within several months of that landmark birthday, I spent a week in the hospital — and several months thereafter — recovering from the effects of a blood clot. I developed sciatica down my left leg (and overcame my suspicion of chiropractors). »more»

Founder of Silk Milk is back with new products for aging baby boomer's stomachs

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Steve Demos, the man responsible for much of the popularity of soy milk in America, is at it again. This time it is "probiotic" foods for baby boomers. Steve's first company, WhiteWave, Inc., created and marketed Silk Milk making soy milk a household product and a staple in Starbucks Coffee. »more»

Baby Boomers: Don't Call Me "Old", at Least Yet

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A comprehensive study of baby boomers sheds new light on the attitudes and opinions of the 78 million members of this generation as they deal with middle age issues and prepare for their twilight years. First lets see how much you know about baby boomers: »more»

Middle Age Health Alert: Alzheimer's Disease

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In a lengthy and detailed article, the Los Angeles Times has summarized the state of the war on Alzheimer's disease. It's not pretty and can be summed up in one sentence, "Scientists still aren't sure what causes the disease or how to cure it." »more»

Inheriting Dementia and What You Can Do About It

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When one parent has dementia, your risk of developing the dementia triples. But what if both of your parents have it? »more»

Aging Backwards Tuesday Tips #27: Anti-Aging in Vegas?

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We're just back from the 15th Annual International Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine and Regenerative Biomedical Technologies in Las Vegas, presented by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). This is one of the largest, if not THE largest, anti-aging conferences in the world, attended by about 6,000 people and featuring over 700 exhibits. »more»