Whether you’re excited or anxious about quitting work, a little planning can go a long way

Retirement is a major life event, one you may be looking forward to with anticipation, or one you might dread. …

It takes only seconds to slip and fall, but recovery can drag on for months

When Jan, age 67, got up to use the bathroom during the night, she didn’t see her beloved pup Howler in …

Your diet can help to keep you young

Fruits and vegetables are chock-full of essential vitamins and nutrients that keep you healthy from the inside out. From fighting off disease to boosting cognitive functioning, plant-derived foods provide …

Being social boosts happiness and health

My former neighbor Robert was in his late seventies when he started to feel lonely. Looking at his life, one would never guess this would be an issue for him. He …

Science proves what grandmas have always known

As winter shifts into spring, colds and sniffles often make an unwelcome appearance and linger. What’s the best remedy? Nana knew—it’s chicken soup. And if it has a matzo ball …