We know one thing for certain regarding midlife: it's an emotional maelstrom. »more»

Just a couple of days ago, our family interred my uncle at Arlington National Cemetery will full military honors. He was an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel who once served in the Pentagon under Robert McNamara during the Kennedy-Johnson administrations. He was quite a brilliant and accomplished man. As a pilot in the Army-Air Force attached to Gen. »more»

Evidence of lifestyle choices to the risks of developing dementia keeps mounting. »more»

According to a Reuters Health article, two separate Scandinavian studies indicate that the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis is lower in people who consume moderate amounts of alcohol. »more»

Husbands might want to print this article and save it.

According to the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institute, "the death rate for golfers is 40 per cent lower than for other people of the same sex, age and socioeconomic status, which correspond to a 5 year increase in life expectancy. Golfers with a low handicap are the safest." »more»

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»

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»

Everyone knows that the earlier you detect a disease the better. Early detection of Alzheimer's disease allows a patient to better plan for their future and to take medication to delay symptoms from worsening. Therefore it would follow that older people should have regular screenings for the disease. »more»

Older adults are not as physically active as they were when they were young and thus need fewer calories. However they still need the same (or even higher) levels of nutrients. This calls for a different nutrition strategy than adults had when they were younger. »more»

Most people are aware that hip and spine fractures are some of the most common disabling injuries of the elderly and that addressing osteoporosis is an important issue of healthy living. However many men are under the mistaken belief that age-related bone loss is a women's issue and do not consider them at risk as well. »more»