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Goodbye, Midlife. Hello, Old Age

Sure, I used to have worldly success, endless energy, and a closetful of trendy clothes. But I didn’t have what I have now

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Goodbye, Midlife. Hello, Old Age

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How Well Are You Aging? Try Standing on One Leg

Good balance can improve your body and brain and may even help predict how long you’ll live. Here’s how to test yourself.

Nov 11

How Well Are You Aging? Try Standing on One Leg

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How Journaling Improves Your Mental and Physical Health

Pouring your heart onto the page unleashes a host of benefits — from shaking off stress to boosting your immune system

Oct 25

How Journaling Improves Your Mental and Physical Health

Oct 25

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The Two Critical Stages of Aging You Need to Master

Humans age dramatically at two key life points, risking health. Fortunately, there are evidence-backed secrets to maintaining vitality

Sep 3

Two women sitting side by side, one in her 40s and the other in her 60s

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I Never Expected This in Retirement

After realizing my childhood dreams had faded, I found a way to bring them back to life

Jul 7

I Never Expected This in Retirement

Jul 7

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The Real Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’: It’s True

And it’s even scarier than the Hollywood version

Oct 14

The Real Story Behind ‘The Exorcist’: It’s True

Oct 14

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How Seniors Tumble Down Conspiracy Rabbit Holes

Older adults are especially prone to fake news, scams, and misinformation. Here’s why, and how to protect your loved ones

Oct 10

How Seniors Tumble Down Conspiracy Rabbit Holes

Oct 10

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The Unexpected Wisdom of a Peanut Farmer

At 100, Jimmy Carter has a lot to say about retirement, aging, and living a life of purpose

Sep 30

The Unexpected Wisdom of a Peanut Farmer

Sep 30

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Are You Part of the Exhausted Majority? Here’s How to Cope

No need to freak out, America. Here’s how to tune out the noise of this election season and tune into the joy

Sep 24

Are You Part of the Exhausted Majority? Here’s How to Cope

Sep 24

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The New, Relaxed Model of Masculinity

As Americans consider the prospect of a female President, where does that leave men? The answer may depend on your politics

Sep 12

The New, Relaxed Model of Masculinity

Sep 12

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Health writer and essayist offering insights into physical and emotional wellness and successful aging. Subscribe: https://kathleenamurphy.medium.com/subscribe

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