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

Over the past number of years, there has been an explosion of advertising around pharmaceuticals that are designed to alleviate problems with ED [erectile dysfunction] in men (for the drug companies and advertising agencies, the embarrassment of ED has apparently replaced the heartbreak of psoriasis). »more»

Did you know that when we’re old our kids, doctors, pharmacist, grocery delivery guy, etc., etc. may be able to watch us in our home? It’s true, with the robots that are being tested now, amazing things can happen by the time we’re old. »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»

The popular quote "Life Begins at 40" was actually the title of a 1933 best-selling book by author W. B. Pitkin. These days, you could probably say that "Life begins at 70, 80 or even 90." In last week's LifeTwo.com Aging Backwards Tuesday Tips #31,, I mentioned my wonderful chance encounter with Olympic hurdler Bert Morrow who didn't even start hurdling until age 69. I guess you could say I piqued my own curiosity and started looking around for other stories of amazing seniors. Turns out there are plenty of seniors doing incredible things well into old age. »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»

A new study by a NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center physician-scientist has an important message even for those later in life: It's not too late to improve your health through diet and exercise--even if you've had an unhealthy lifestyle in the past. »more»

Sex at midlife and beyond is becoming a more common topic including best selling books and numerous newspaper articles. »more»