Aging

When we aim for vibrant health and well-being, the changes associated with aging are a lot easier to navigate. We might even enjoy them. Read more

Are you the same person you were at 16? Researchers are exploring why some people do—or don’t—evolve over a lifetime. Read more

A new book outlines many ways to keep our cognitive skills strong and reduce the risk of dementia as we age. Read more

Fostering and maintaining close friendships can help keep your brain healthier as you age. Read more

A string of recent research suggests regular meditation practice may boost mental flexibility and focus, offering powerful protection against cognitive decline. Read more

Denial—even resistance—to getting older is a natural impulse. But what if we embraced our impermanence? Read more

When researchers at UCLA compared the brains of meditators to non-meditators they found that meditator’s brains were almost a decade younger by the time people reach their mid 50s. Read more

Extending ourselves beyond what is familiar by relating to people who are older than us can offer meaningful life lessons and character strengths. Read more

So many of us will find ourselves caring for a loved one as they brave the journey through old age, decline, and death. Caregiving is demanding—at times overwhelming—and it can cultivate intimacy, wisdom, and insight. Read more

One of my brothers turned 65 the other day. He didn’t make a whole lot of it. He became eligible for Medicare; a friend bought him a really nice golf club; lots of family and friends called. But it hit me as a milestone. 65 is a special number. Some people still think of it […] Read more