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longevity, aging

Diversions, Distractions, and Drama

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I keep asking the same sorts of questions whenever I write: "How's 2009 working out for you?" If you're a 'boomer, you're in or beyond midlife, and what's going on in the world markets today are doubtless having a really negative impact on you, your family, and — evidently — your plans. »more»

When You Stand at the Turning Point

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You have competency. That's not enough. You have experience. So do a lot of other people. You have long-term loyalty. That's not relevant. You have a family, a mortgage, car payments, expenses, tuition. It's not even a consideration. You're over fifty; it's too late to start over for crying out loud! Nobody's listening. »more»

Sliding Downhill - from Commitment to Denial

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You see all those fancy letters after my name? »more»

Supercentenarians; When being 105 earns you nicknames like "the kid" and "junior"

Wesley's picture

With the passing of her predecessor, Gertrude Baines, of Los Angeles, Californian because the oldest known person on earth. Gertrude is 114 and is one of 90 validated "supercentenarians"-- anyone who has been validated to have lived to be 110 years or older. As in indication of the impact of gender on longevity, 81 of these supercentenarians are women with only 9 begin male. »more»

OMG...Is Oprah Having a Mid-Life Crisis?

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OMG…Is Oprah having a Mid-life Crisis? »more»

Mid-Life Mindset: Change

shepherdess56's picture

The number one topic that we discuss here is change and when it comes down to brass tacks...the one change that is predominant throughout discussions among men and women at Mid-life are: finding our Purpose in Life…this can be the problem or it is the answer! »more»

Ponce de León Lives: The search for longer life is real science now

Wesley's picture

The scientific quest for longevity is heating up. After a century of dramatic increases in life expectancy from such things clean water systems and improved medicines and vaccines, studies are yielding important information on what produces healthy aging. Lifestyle is certainly one variable. »more»

Men Don't Know What They Don't Know

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In October of this year, the American Psychological Association issued a report on stress by gender. Here is some of what they said: »more»

Willpower, the Only Cure for Gravity

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I have a confession to make: as I get older, taking care of myself becomes more and more of a chore. Additionally, as andropause continues to take its toll, bodily maintenance keeps looking more and more like an uphill (and losing) battle. »more»

Resveratrol found to improve health, but not longevity (at least in mice)

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In the July 3rd online edition of Cell Metabolism (linked below), it was reported that scientists funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, have found that the compound resveratrol slows age-related deterioration and functional decline of mice on a standard diet, but does not increase longevity when started at middle age. »more»