One day my father, as a young man, came home from work to find the apartment cleaned out of furniture and swept clean. His wife (not my mother) was gone. Needless to say, reconciliation wasn't an option. »more»

I'm putting out a warning call that the wise (especially wise men) will want to pay attention to: get proactive about midlife or face the consequences. For almost 20 years, author Stephen R. Covey (The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People) has been trying to convince people that taking a proactive stance toward life's problems works, whereas being reactive just doesn't work. »more»

I'd like to remind you about the function of hormones in the human body. Some people unfortunately underestimate their function and importance. Hormones are the chemical messengers that control the operation of all the body's systems. You could liken them to the way a television signal causes the set to display picture and sound in your living room. »more»

Is "male menopause" real? »more»

The Cleveland Clinic has released a new book covering the health issues women face at midlife.

"Women's Health: Your Body, Your Hormones, Your Choices" is said to provide "a wealth of information on how women can improve their vitality, longevity, and quality of life." »more»

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Eating red meat significantly increases a post-menopausal woman's chance of breast cancer, University of Leeds research suggests.

A seven year study of 35,000 women by a team from University of Leeds team have concluded that older women who ate one 2oz portion a day (57 grams) had a 56% increased risk compared with those who did not eat red met. Those that ate the most processed meat, such as bacon, sausages, or ham, had a 64% greater risk of breast cancer than those who did not. »more»

The February 26th issue of Newsweek has a cover story on men and depression. In it, Julie Scelfo writes:

"Six million American men will be diagnosed with depression this year. But millions more suffer silently, unaware that their problem has a name or unwilling to seek treatment. »more»

Another day, another article with confusing information about hormone therapy for menopausal women. We've heard doctors and researchers comment on the effects of hormones on breasts, bones, hearts and even hearing. Now a new (to us at least) aging issue has entered the picture...diabetes. »more»

Pat Wingert and Barbara Kantrowitz, two Newsweek writers, explain how the years after 40 are a time for critical changes. »more»