Mutually Beneficial Relationships
Reaching across the generations can boost your well being Experts in aging say one great way to build resilience is to stay...
Landscape Artist of the Year
The morning I was scheduled for breast cancer surgery I got up, took a shower with the antibacterial soap they gave me, and...
Stroke Primer
Knowing the Signs and Getting Help Fast Can Make All the Difference Lori got up one morning, planning to work at home,...
Medic One — Saving Lives for 50 Years
Sue had just begun her second act: quitting her CEO position to launch a new creative venture and performing around town...
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...
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,...
The Power of Connection
At age 100, Evangeline Shuler—a participant in one of our research studies on healthy aging—was remarkably vivacious....
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...
Long-Term Care Insurance: Your Questions Answered
If you are over 65, there is a 70% chance that you’ll need some long-term care assistance in your lifetime. That...
Resolve to Laugh
Northwestern winters aren’t easy. Last fall, as the days relentlessly grew shorter, I got my flu shot, sure—but I also...
