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When a Parent Dies: Ways to Help Yourself and Your Surviving Parent

A grief-support expert shares a letter she wrote to a grieving friend

JULY 16, 2019 | By Amy Florian

4 Simple Mind Tricks For a Positive Outlook

These thoughts and actions can help with the challenges of aging

JULY 12, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

Ageism Is Everywhere: It’s Time to Stop It

In this book excerpt, Ashton Applewhite takes on language and discrimination

JULY 11, 2019 | By Ashton Applewhite

Dual Stigma: HIV Positive and Over 50

Half of Americans with HIV are 50+, but care and prevention skew younger

JULY 5, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

Why Being Kind Makes You Healthier

Benefits go to our hearts, immune systems, mental states and more

JULY 3, 2019 | By Chrystle Fiedler

OPINION: 2020 Election: How Important Is a Presidential Candidate’s Age?

Eric Swalwell, Joe Biden, and Bernie Sanders

People are asking if a president can be too old. Two professors answer.

JULY 3, 2019 | By Cal J. Halvorsen and Michael A. Smyer

Research Backs These Methods for Reducing Depression and Anxiety

Positive Outlook

For best results, experts recommend making one or two a daily habit

JULY 2, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

The Surprising Way Older Adults Describe Their Health

Resilience, gratitude and realistic expectations all play roles

JUNE 26, 2019 | By Judith Graham

Using Financial Therapy to Deal With Money Issues

Financial Therapy

A financial therapist can help you get to the root of your problem

JUNE 26, 2019 | By Pat Olsen

How to Manage Stress When It’s Affecting Your Health

Talk therapy, meditation and exercise are some of the ways to de-stress

JUNE 20, 2019 | By Jennifer Nelson

Does Getting Older Make You Less Stressed?

A new Gallup poll and other research seem to bear this out. But why?

JUNE 13, 2019 | By Donna Pols Trump

Video Chats With Family and Friends Offer Mental Health Boost

A new study says Skype and FaceTime provide more than just conversation

JUNE 6, 2019 | By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall

How to Be an LGBTQ Ally

It takes a concerted effort to move from pleasantries to real support

JUNE 4, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

How Religious Belief Can Affect Health

One scientist used brain scans of rabbis to inform his research

JUNE 4, 2019 | By Debbie Musser

How to Effectively Communicate With Your Doctor

Communicate With Your Doctor

With increasing demands on doctors and nurses, getting a word in isn't always easy

MAY 31, 2019 | By Christine Yu

What’s It Like to Go to War?

‘Going to War’ on PBS shows the veteran experience firsthand

MAY 27, 2019 | By Grace Birnstengel

When Should You Seek Help for Anxiety?

For some people, anxiety becomes a disorder that hinders daily life

MAY 16, 2019 | By Kelly K. James

10 Ways to Be a Rebel After 80

Writer Elaine Soloway believes it's never too late to be confident and fearless

MAY 10, 2019 | By Elaine Soloway

Stopping Antidepressants: How to Reduce Chances of Withdrawal Symptoms

Antidepressants

Experts say patients should work with a health care provider to wean off

MAY 9, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

The Lesser-Known Symptoms of Depression

For some people, they range beyond persistent sadness and crying

MAY 8, 2019 | By Jennifer Nelson

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