I have never been able to deal with numbers very well. I didn’t get the process or the language. I thought “Calculus” was some Greek God with the power to make men’s brains to explode. Balancing a checkbook is more difficult than balance a VW Beetle on my head. »more»

Just when we thought it was safe to go into the wine cellar, a study by British researchers has found that many red and white wines produced in Europe have dangerous levels of toxic metals in them. »more»

In the middle of his chapter on his first habit ("Be Proactive"), Dr. Stephen R. Covey, in his famous Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, lays out two circles: the outer circle being your circle of concern, the inner circle representing your circle of influence. »more»

Your whole day can go a lot smoother with a good start. I like to begin my day with The Five Tibetan Rites to help keep me Aging Backwards. I asked some other people all around the country what they do to start their day off right and here's what they had to say: »more»

One of the many advantages to having an empty nest is the freedom to swap your nest with other adventurous types. We decided that before we sold our house, we would try using it as bait for a cheap month in New York City. Being in the habit of Googling at the drop of a hat, we decided to take the online approach to finding suitable exchanges. »more»

Emily Dickinson wrote, "Remorse is cureless, the disease not even God can heal." 'Remorse' arises as a sorrow for past decisions that you've made, while 'regret' serves as a broader, more useful term, describing a wish that you'd made other choices in the past: choices either to avoid doing something that you've done or to do something that you avoided. »more»

I do spend some time with what I call the 'Education Section' of the Washington Post every morning. »more»

Dressing up for Halloween can be fun and exciting, especially if you have a special party to attend. I've been invited to a friend's annual party and I'll be dressing up as a Cave Woman. Whatever your plans entail, here are some Aging Backwards tips for enjoying the holiday: »more»

You know what they say: "Time and tide wait for no man." And, you know, they're right. Time's up, guys! »more»

by Jackie Silver with Tracey Tarrant

Tell your "regular" green tea to move over and make room for the King of green teas - Matcha. »more»