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Self-Care in Middle Age: When It’s Okay to Say No

Ways to avoid the stress of always saying yes to commitments

JANUARY 3, 2019 | By Phyllis L. Cohen

Honoring Memories in Public Green Spaces

Benches, plaques or stewardship are ways to remember someone special

DECEMBER 18, 2018 | By Holly Lawrence

The Satisfying Art of Printmaking

This intriguing creative pursuit resists perfection

DECEMBER 13, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

The Perks of Being a Pet Sitter

How to have pets in your life without committing to owning one

DECEMBER 11, 2018 | By Nancy Monson

How to Make U.S. Cities Blue Zones for Healthy Longevity

A conversation with Longevity Innovator and 'Blue Zones' author Dan Buettner

NOVEMBER 2, 2018 | By The Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging

Get Out and Enjoy Our National Parks

This podcast discusses how older adults can safely enjoy outdoor activities

OCTOBER 26, 2018 | By Paul Vogelzang

Why Do Climate Change Discussions Ignore Boomers?

Older adults are an important resource for solutions to climate change

OCTOBER 19, 2018 | By Odile Robotti

Fighting a Fear of Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters

The threat of climate emergencies has this nervous writer on high alert

OCTOBER 3, 2018 | By Liane Kupferberg Carter

Modern Elder Academy: The Cool School for Midlifers

Modern Elder Academy

Classes on the Mexican campus will serve the mind, heart and soul

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Fighting Ageism on a Hiking Trail

At Great Basin National Park, a couple discovers possibilities are as important as goals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 | By Donna Trump

7 Ways to Beat Your Fear of Aging

Creative aging expert Alan Heeks shares tips from his new book, 'Not Fade Away'

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 | By Alan Heeks

8 Fun Things You and Your Dog Can Do Together

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Think outside the dog park — there are more ways to enjoy the company of your pooch

AUGUST 30, 2018 | By Debbie Swanson

At 60, Visions of Another Mississippi River Quest

Mississippi River

A paddler reflects on past record-breaking attempts while contemplating another try

AUGUST 27, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

The 7 Benefits of Dancing at Any Age

Dances for a Variable Population offers the joy of dance to older adults

AUGUST 21, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter

Here’s the 411 on Using Instagram

Using Instagram

Smart tips for older adults who want to embrace this social media trend

AUGUST 20, 2018 | By Karen Ritz

Protect Your Heart and Health During the ‘Dog Days’ of Summer

Most heat-related illnesses are preventable

JULY 30, 2018 | By American Heart Association News

What Naked Mole Rats Tell Us About Cancer and Longevity

Cancer and Longevity

This scientist's research shows the animal world holds keys to living longer

JULY 27, 2018 | By The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)

‘Art Makes My World Complete’

Watercolor painter Maria Bodette won Next Avenue's older artists contest

JUNE 29, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

A Grandparent’s Guide to Water Safety

How to keep grandkids safe at beaches and pools this summer

JUNE 25, 2018 | By Lisa Fields

Is Your Joint Pain Caused by Lyme Disease?

Tick crawling on a palm

Common signs of aging can often be tracked to the illness

JUNE 20, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

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