Essential Reads

New Evidence Finds Dementia Treatments Fall Short

The body of evidence on dementia treatments concludes no current treatments work.

Two Single Women Who Outlived Nearly Everyone in the World

By Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on December 16, 2017 in Living Single
Two single women outlived nearly everyone else in the world. Why did their stories seem to matter even more than scientific research documenting the longevity of single people?

Stuck on Repeat in Alzheimer’s Disease

By Ira Hyman Ph.D. on December 14, 2017 in Mental Mishaps
If you have a relative with Alzheimer’s, you’ve probably experienced conversational loops. A topic comes once and within a few minutes, you're back to it again, stuck on repeat.

Study: "Pride Comes Before a Fall" Is Flawed in Two Ways

By Christopher Bergland on December 13, 2017 in The Athlete's Way
Does pride really come before a fall? A quirky new study tackles this question from two seemingly unrelated angles.

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Underlying Patterns: Hard to See and Painfully Obvious

Change and letting go by choice can trigger one’s own feelings of loss and abandonment.

Steve Yarbrough: Reflections on a Lifetime of Waiting

By Jennifer Haupt on January 05, 2018 in One True Thing
Writers write about the things that bother them most—lost love, missed opportunities, and things that should have been said and done but weren’t.
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What Is Most Important In the New Year?

By Olivia Ames Hoblitzelle on January 03, 2018 in Aging with Wisdom
Inspiration for the New Year: Helpful guidance on cultivating your inner life.

Growing Up and Growing Old

By continuing to live an active life as long as physically possible, the mind intensifies its quest.

How to Live a Regret-Free Life

By Andrea Brandt Ph.D. M.F.T. on January 02, 2018 in Mindful Anger
As you go into the new year, ask yourself: What lesson did you learn this past year that you wish you’d known earlier? What will you do now to transform that regret into action?

Boost Your Brain in 2018, Week 1 Kickoff!

Kick off 2018 with a science-backed Brain Boosting Plan!

The Psychology in Culture

By Mario D Garrett Ph.D. on January 01, 2018 in iAge
Studying culture as a psychological feature might result in a better understanding of how ourselves are a product of our environment.

How Much Does Your Soul Weigh?

By Mario D Garrett Ph.D. on December 31, 2017 in iAge
We have a great interest in “proving” things. The problem with science is that it is necessarily finicky with details and the problem with belief is that it is necessarily not.

I'm Old. Are You Old, Too?

By Sheila Weinstein on December 30, 2017 in What Do I Do Now?
Do you have companions in aging?

The Antioxidant Myth

By Georgia Ede MD on December 30, 2017 in Diagnosis: Diet
Don't be fooled by the hype—save your money and your health by getting the facts you need to outsmart the antioxidant hucksters.

Raise a Glass to Better Sleep Without Medication

By Susan McQuillan M.S., RDN on December 28, 2017 in Cravings
If you’re resolved to get more sleep in the new year, make your resolution stick with specific and realistic lifestyle changes that will give you real results.

Exercise Is a Top Prescription for Mild Cognitive Impairment

By Christopher Bergland on December 27, 2017 in The Athlete's Way
New guidelines from the American Academy of Neurology prescribe aerobic exercise as the most effective "medicine" to improve thinking and memory.
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On Genius and Meaning

By Moses Ma on December 26, 2017 in The Tao of Innovation
The beauty by an aging man.

Failing to Come to a Full and Complete Stop

By Marty Nemko Ph.D. on December 24, 2017 in How To Do Life
A short-short story.

Breaking Up With Food

By Wendy Lustbader M.S.W. on December 23, 2017 in Life Gets Better
I knew it had to be a permanent separation. This was going to have to be a deep emotional break-up, a rift that would last the rest of my life.

Women Caring for Elderly Parents

By Roberta Satow Ph.D. on December 20, 2017 in Life After 50
Many caregivers decide to have their older relative move in with them. This is a major life decision and should be made cautiously.

Song Lyrics Revised For the Older Crowd

For old folks, Paul McCartney’s “I’ve Just Seen a Face” would now be “I’ve Just Seen the Ground,” and the chorus would be “Falling, yes, I’m falling/Hope someone’s calling 9-1-1."

Let's Talk About Sex—After 60

By Christina Pierpaoli Parker on December 17, 2017 in Eng(aging)
Sex after 60 remains shrouded in secrecy, stemming from a cocktail of stigma, enigma, and clinical avoidance. Aging aficionado Christina Pierpaoli Parker discusses why.

52 Ways to Show I Love You: Prepare for Change

By Roni Beth Tower Ph.D., ABPP on December 17, 2017 in Life, Refracted
When change is thrust upon us by internal shifts, the contexts of our lives, or conditions in the larger world, we can show our love by ways we confront challenges together.

Holiday Memories?

By Andrew E. Budson M.D. on December 17, 2017 in Managing Your Memory
When we join our family for the holidays, we may notice a slip of memory in a parent or grandparent. How do you know if it’s normal for age or a sign of Alzheimer’s?

What Fraction of Men Develop Erectile Dysfunction, Really?

By Michael Castleman M.A. on December 15, 2017 in All About Sex
Sexologists still don't know the true prevalence of ED. But as time passes, the proportion of men who admit it keeps growing.
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Letting Go

By Steve Taylor Ph.D. on December 15, 2017 in Out of the Darkness
Why do some people become more 'spiritual,' and happier, as they get older? Aging can be a process of letting go that leads to acceptance and inner well-being.
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Free Associations Across the Lifespan

By Thomas Hills Ph.D. on December 11, 2017 in Statistical Life
What happens to free associations as we age from four legs to three? The mind comes together. Then blows apart like a dandelion in the wind.

Medicare Cuts Are Coming

By Mario D Garrett Ph.D. on December 10, 2017 in iAge
Without protests to halt the cut to Medicare, no amount of reframing will ever reverse the damage done that will start over the next few months.

The Demography of Aging

Ever wonder why nearly 75 percent of our longevity has so little to do with our genetics or health care?
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Losing It

Although everyone loses things, no one has studied how we search for lost items. This would be a wonderful research topic that could shed light on memory more generally.
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How to Handle the Holidays When You Have Hearing Loss

By Shari Eberts on December 06, 2017 in Life With Hearing Loss
Hearing loss can make the holidays tricky, but there is no need to miss out on all the fun. Follow these tips and enjoy a festive and joyful holiday season.

Are Millennials Evolved for a Non-Existent World?

By Grant Hilary Brenner M.D. on December 06, 2017 in ExperiMentations
Don't be a hater. Hate the game, not the player? With millennials, do we have a prayer? A brief idiomatic essay on human evolution.
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Push and Pull: Dancing With Our Daughters

By Sandra Butler on December 05, 2017 in It Never Ends
My daughter and I are still dancing – but who's leading?

Driving While Old

By Mario D Garrett Ph.D. on December 03, 2017 in iAge
There are computer-based tools for improving useful field of view and retraining the brain to drive more safely.