Candy Leonard

Candy Leonard is a sociologist, Beatles expert, wellness advocate, and author of Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World. She has spent years studying the effects of popular culture on identity, gender relations and family life, and is a qualitative research consultant to the healthcare and entertainment industries, with a focus on boomer issues. She currently resides in Cambridge, MA. See Beatleness.com for more information.

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Holding On to the Wonder of the Summer of Love

50 years ago, the grooviest wore flowers in their hair

JUNE 19, 2017 | By Candy Leonard

Living

Why We Still Mourn John Lennon

This worldwide icon is still on the minds of many, 37 years later

DECEMBER 8, 2016 | By Candy Leonard

Living

Beatles’ Shea Concert Foreshadowed Sixties Tumult

A Beatles book author describes the show as a turning point

AUGUST 13, 2015 | By Candy Leonard

Living

How Mah Jongg Expanded My Shrinking World

Learning a new game also helped me make new friends

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In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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