Climbing with the planet’s only professional ‘sea stacker’
Iain Miller has traveled the world several times over, sailed on more than a dozen vessels, and visited hundreds of countries to realize he’s exactly where he’s supposed to be:…
A primer on pain, inflammation and longevity
Each of us has a different pain threshold. There is pain that is “not that bad,” and then there is acute pain that grabs your attention, like when you bash…
Being a grandparent is good for your brain, among other benefits, studies show
As we get older, there are plenty of things to look forward to: senior discounts, a little more time for yourself, retirement, and, for many, the joy of having grandkids.…
Big purchases to make before you retire
If retirement, once a mere speck on the horizon, is looming ever nearer and you’re counting the months, not years, congratulations. You may have a solid nest egg and retirement…
Preventing heart disease: 10 questions (& expert answers)
Maintaining a healthy heart after age 50 doesn’t require running marathons or eating kale for every meal. But it may be time to step back and plan a more strategic…
Rising Retirement Age: Jobs Americans Are Reluctant to Leave
Advances in life expectancy and rising cost of living are making retirement less of a fixed milestone and more of a moving target. According to Northwestern Mutual, the average American…
Signs and risks of malnutrition in older adults
When we think of malnutrition, we often picture pot-bellied children or people who look severely thin and weak. But malnutrition doesn’t always look dramatic—and in older adults, it’s often hiding…
As a major winter storm barrels down on the U.S., read this winter storm checklist to keep your home safe
As a major winter storm barrels down on a large portion of the United States, these storms and freezing temperatures can be more costly than most people realize, especially when…
Oscar comebacks: Actors with a huge gap between nominations
The 2026 Academy Award nominations were announced yesterday. And aside from a special few, an Oscar nomination is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Stars rise fast, and can fade just as quickly…
Balancing College Savings and Retirement Funds
If you had your kids at a pretty young age, then by the time you reach your 50s, they may be graduating college with a diploma in hand. But for…