Many believe the government is encroaching more and more on the choices we make. Official warnings are posted everywhere. Often these are in the form of information such as the nutritional data on food labels or restaurant menus. Other times we are told what to do to avoid danger, such as when pumping gas. A [...]
Even if we wanted to, there is no way we will get out of here alive. However, through medical science our time on earth has been extended by many years. The question is how long can and should life be extended?
At the beginning of the last century, the average lifespan for Americans was 47.3 years. [...]
A significant majority of all age groups believe that exercise is very or somewhat important, according to a recent Rasmussen poll. Younger people are less likely to agree with this statement. This age group, therefore, has nearly twice the number of non-exercisers than any other group. Is it because younger Americans are generally healthier, too [...]
Besides welcoming boomers as they turn 65 to the ranks of New Seniors, there are a number of commitments we can make to ourselves, our families and the communities in which we live. It’s already 2011, so we need to take action now.
Spending more time with those we love is certainly number one on most [...]
Over the recent holiday season, I attended many parties and had a number of dinners with friends. Although I turned 65 several years ago, this was the first time I was aware that the conversations with my peers had moved on to a new list of topics.
Just ten years ago, at the turn of the [...]
