Tag Archives: aging

The Long Stretch

The Long Stretch

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One afternoon while in a local store, my middle-aged wife complained to the clerk that she felt old that day because her back hurt. He tried to cheer her up, saying that she only looked 18. To my surprise, she didn’t seem pleased. On the way home, I asked her why. She said with a ... More
Too Much Freedom

Too Much Freedom

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I am not a person who is big on writing letters to the editors of magazines. What makes this hard for me is that I am writing it to a magazine that I have loved since I was a child. And that is the point. It has always been a magazine that could be left ... More
Geriatrician or General Practitioner?

Geriatrician or General Practitioner?

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Over the next 20 years the number of people over 65 is expected to double. Conversely, emerging data show that the number of practicing geriatricians is declining rapidly. Who do you visit when seeking medical attention or annual checkups? If you are older, would you prefer seeing a geriatrician or general practitioner? Please explain. For ... More
Aging Eyes

Aging Eyes

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I would so appreciate any information about age-related macular degeneration. It is scary not knowing what is ahead! Might special vitamins be of help? While vitamins can’t cure age-related macular degeneration (AMD), research suggests that eating plenty of fish, green leafy vegetables, and fruits may delay its progression and preserve vision. See below for a ... More

Surprising Truth about Aging

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Best-selling authors Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen share antiaging secrets that can add years to your life—and life to your years. The traditional focus of the medical community’s antiaging campaign has been on the treatment and prevention of chronic disease thought to be an intrinsic part of growing old. The reasoning was clear: Since ... More