I’ve long believed there must be some kernel of truth in any saying or aphorisms that we use to punctuate our conversations and read from authors and others. In an aging society, I’m particularly conscious of the sayings we use to describe old age. Some of those sayings take a bit of examination to find …more

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There is a demand for professional service volunteers in the developing world and international volunteering can add a fulfilling dimension to your life. A volunteer has the ability to travel, learn new cultures, and contribute to the enhancement of others’ lives while enhancing one’s own. Volunteer sending organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are seeking qualified …more

The ibuprofen story began in 2013, a year after I joined Dr. Brian Kennedy’s lab at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. At that time, I had embarked on a new project involving a novel path to the discovery of drugs that slow aging. While the strategy follows a common path in aging research …more

Rather than acting your age, you may be better off acting your attitude. That’s right. By celebrating rather than dreading the number of candles on your birthday cake, you can improve your health and longevity. Without realizing it, your attitude about your age gets internalized and ultimately influences your physical and emotional health. As a …more

I hate the snow! Didn’t used to be this way. In my former life, that is my life away from Arizona, winter weather and all the inconveniences that go with it were just part of the deal. We didn’t know any different. Every fall, just as soon as that familiar chill was felt in the …more

Asia has become very popular destination for tourists, backpackers and expats of all ages. Yet, it seems that most people tend to choose a country in South East Asia. Adventurous backpackers may spend a few weeks or months in India, but Nepal is often missing from their list. I always wanted to go to Nepal …more

The concept of a Retirement Index is not new. There are several measures of financial readiness for retirement, both on a broad national level as well as at a more segmented level. Some well-known national indices include the National Retirement Risk Index by Boston College, the International Retirement Security Survey by AARP and the Retirement …more

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For our sixth anniversary we booked a very inexpensive trip to Nagoya the fourth largest city in Japan. It is only 1 hour and 40 minutes by bullet train from Shin-Yokohama. Nagoya is an industrial city and provides a large portion of Japan’s economy. It is home to Toyota, Mitsubishi Aircraft, Marukawa Confectionery Company, ceramics …more

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