Living

It may feel early to start talking about summer heat waves. But the reality is, heat- and not just hot weather but extreme and unpredictable hot weather- is no longer confined to the summer months of June, July, and August. In certain regions of our country, temperatures this Spring have…

For many of us, our college years were some of the best days of our lives: Spending hours engaged in deep and serious conversation, studying subjects about which we felt passionate, engaging with excited and curious peers and faculty, and enjoying opportunities to experience new social and cultural events. If…

Just about one year ago, we began to take note of a new sport sweeping the nation- and its particular attraction for older adults. In fact, in just one year, pickleball, that weirdly named sport combining aspects of tennis, ping pong, and badminton, has become virtually a national obsession, with…

It’s not uncommon for women “of a certain age” to feel unseen or unheard. And for good reason: Older women are frequently ignored in popular culture and only rarely portrayed in a positive light in mainstream media. That means we frequently don’t know about the important and vital work many…

If you’re thinking of retiring or find yourself suddenly “retired,” there’s a lot to worry about right now. There’s inflation (lowering your spending power) and the instability of the stock market.There’s debate around the country, and even around the world, about appropriate ages for retirement payments to kick in (see…

As we finally get ourselves out of winter and into more inviting, warmer weather, going outside for a walk should become a more pleasurable experience. By now it’s hopefully become your mantra that a daily walk is an essential- and easy- way to fulfill recommended fitness requirements and put you…