Secrets to happiness revealed
The Harvard Study of Adult Development has tracked more than 2,000 people since 1938 and has determined the most important factors that predict happiness.
Senior Health
A selection of Dr. Lavine's articles on senior health...
Does retirement hasten dementia?
Continuing to work may provide ongoing mental stimulation and social contact. Don't sacrifice these important health inputs when you retire.
One quarter of your body is collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body, and it's important to be able to synthesize it in large quantities. These nutritional strategies will help.
Science confirms: Movement skill and fitness are signs of a healthy brain
Scientists at the University of Edinburg confirm that speed of walking is an important predictor of dementia and the risk of falling.
Calcium supplements fall short for reversing osteoporosis – but try this combo instead!
Even though calcium supplements fall short, a combination of diet supplements helps build healthy bone in those with osteoporosis.
Four ways to boost heart rate variability (HRV)
Heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the five new "vital signs" - strong predictors of vitality and longevity. Here are four tips to give your HRV a boost.
Another reason your running slows down as you age
Tenocyte in its connective tissue web
In another article, I discussed one of the reasons given for ...
Why older runners can’t run as fast
There are plenty of ways you can improve your fitness at any age. Someone who’s sixty can train to run faster or ...
Do this every day to keep your brain sharp
Write the alphabet with your non-dominant hand. This forces the brain to forge new learning pathways and new ...
Walk on cobblestones to improve your balance and blood pressure
In today’s modern age, we’re missing out on something - irregularity. In particular, challenging ourselves to walk ...
Two reasons to avoid a Medicare Advantage plan
Medicare Advantage plans sound good, but they limit which doctors and hospitals you can use and they lock you in, making it difficult to get out.
Why your low back aches when you get up from sitting
The reason why your low back aches when you get out of a chair.
Restless leg syndrome and gut bacteria
Restless leg syndrome has been linked to small intestine bacterial overgrowth.
Sitting shrinks your brain
Science keeps demonstrating the health risks of a sedentary lifestyle. Add to the list of negative effects the shrinking of a key brain region involved with memory.
How to meditate
A simple meditation practice.