8 ways to be an Activist Ager for Your Health
As a physician and researcher, I’ve noticed an attitude among people I call “activist agers”—those…More
Wellness
Play – It’s Not Just for Kids
We all remember when our mothers, fed up with having us in the house, told…More
Human Composting Is a Greener Way to Go
Human composting helps people live their values even in death Ashes to ashes, dust to dust.…More
A Walk in the Park, the Benefits of Nature
Nature offers benefits to people of all ages Griffith Park, an oasis in the sprawling…More
Undercover Exerciser Uncovered
I do undercover exercise. Sometimes it is so undercover that even I don’t know about…More
Asparagus: Spring’s King Vegetable
Although you can eat it all year, asparagus is beloved as a harbinger of spring.…More
A Didgeridoo in the Boudoir
Harvard University’s Ig Nobel Prizes—not to be confused with Nobel Prizes—encourage research projects that initially…More
What I Get Paid to Do
I work as a celebrant for one of the oldest funeral homes in Seattle. I…More
Set a Goal of Happiness for Your Longer Life
In Greek mythology, Eos, goddess of the dawn, fell in love with a mortal man,…More
Climbing Higher on the Happiness Curve
“Are you happy?” If you’re like most adults, your answer will probably depend on when…More