Want Some Yuks? You’re in Luck
Did you hear the one about the guy who walked into a bar, said knock-knock, and took a pratfall? “Laughter is an instant...
Better Than Happiness—Finding Joy
How can we bring more joy into our lives? It’s one thing to feel joy during the holidays when we have moments of gratitude...
The Outing
Last Saturday, Bill and I went to the movies and then dinner. He is 71 and I am 76. He has been my good friend for something...
Over the Hump
Banjo and Tango are head-turners. When people drive by our farm, they slow down, loop around the block, pause in the driveway,...
New Life in Dubrovnik’s Old Town
Croatia, with thousands of miles of coastline on the Adriatic Sea, is Eastern Europe’s Riviera. Holiday-makers love its...
The Power of Connection
At age 100, Evangeline Shuler—a participant in one of our research studies on healthy aging—was remarkably vivacious....
Laughter on the Menu
What do you do on gray days to lift your mood and attitude? Are chocolate or cookies calling to you? Rather than consuming...
In Search of a Happily-Ever-Afterlife Career
As I advance past 70, I think less about dying and more about what job I might enjoy in the afterlife. I’m no Type A...
Four Mistakes that Shorten Your Lifespan (And What to Do Instead)
Most Americans don’t realize how much lifestyle choices made starting in their early 20s can speed up or slow down the...
Who’s Feeling Game for Fun Food?
Ask someone what they consider “fun food,” and there are a few standard responses: popcorn and pizza, cotton candy and...
