Tag Archive: Lifestyle

Longevity: Nature or Nurture?

Dr. Maoshing Ni
After studying centarians of China longevity expert Dr. Maoshing Ni says that “nature and nurture play equally important roles in aging, and in many more cases nurture played a more vital role.” His top 5 activities for better health, wellness and longevity are:

Old Brains Can Learn (and remember!) New Tricks

Long held views of disappearing brain cells and related information, knowlege and learning have been replaced with the belief that all that data is just buried away in the nooks and crannies of our brains.

The Hightowers Anticipate Their Future AIP Needs

UPDATED The Hightower home is ready to accomodate caregivers if needed. Main living will be on the main floor but it’s ready to have an elevator to the basement installed.

More Retailers Prepare for Their Aging Customers

“Worsening eyesight makes finding items more frustrating, arthritis complicates browsing and reduced balance intensifies the strain of stooping or reaching for products,” reports Ellen Bryon for the Wall Street Journal. Bigger type faces, better lighting and improved shelf labeling are some of the solutions being implemented by retailers.