Suzanne Gerber

Suzanne Gerber, former Living & Learning editor for Next Avenue, writes about inspirational topics including health, food, travel, relationships and spirituality.

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Are Your Pain and Fatigue Caused by Allergies?

Diet is the key to getting rid of them, Dr. Leo Galland says in a new public TV show

JUNE 8, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Making Art Has a Profound Effect on Vulnerable Older Adults

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When 'social inclusion' includes art, everyone in the community benefits

JUNE 2, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health & Well-Being

Kick Off Summer With a Memorial Day Feast

Use these creative recipes to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer

MAY 28, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Why Building Arts-Based Communities Is So Important

Jamie Bennett, Lyz Crane and Carol Coletta at the 30th Street Porch.

Jamie Bennett, from ArtPlace America, makes a strong case

MAY 11, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health & Well-Being

The Amazing Technology That Could Change How We Age

Experts say it will make life happier, healthier and easier for older adults and caregivers

MAY 10, 2016 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Last-Minute Holiday Gifts: 4 Rock Star Memoirs

Great stocking stuffers by Neil Young, Carly Simon, Patti Smith and Tom Jones

DECEMBER 22, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Becoming a Ballerina at 55

Lauren Kessler dancing 'The Nutcracker' on stage

The 'Raising the Barre' author on why it's never too late to pursue a dream

DECEMBER 8, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health & Well-Being

Trouble in Your Marriage? Try Mediation

How to repair your relationship with this therapy alternative

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health & Well-Being

Erica Jong and Her ‘Fear of Dying’ Deserve Respect

The 'Fear of Flying' author is back, once again striking a societal nerve

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Behind Wayne Dyer’s Extraordinary Career

A chat with the late motivational leader reveals intimate life moments

AUGUST 31, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Why I Say Yes to Seder

At Passover, Jews celebrate more than freedom, food and family

MARCH 27, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health & Well-Being

Why Glorious Women Never Age

Dr. Christiane Northrup returns to the PBS stage

Dr. Christiane Northrup's new PBS show teaches growing older gracefully

FEBRUARY 24, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Love Lessons From the Wisest Americans

Candid and surprising research with 700 elders unearths great advice

JANUARY 6, 2015 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health & Well-Being

Why Letting Go Is the Path to Happiness

'The Ecstasy of Surrender' author says it's an anti-aging secret, too

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Rather Die Than Move? 8 Reasons to Reconsider

Moving may be stressful, but it also has surprising rewards

JANUARY 15, 2014 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Welcome to Age 50: Top Relationship Tips

What boomers celebrating a big birthday in 2014 can still learn about love and commitment

DECEMBER 23, 2013 | By Suzanne Gerber

Money & Security

How to Save Enough to Fulfill Your Travel Dreams

Couple on vacation sitting on edge of boat

Travel is a top goal in retirement, yet most boomers haven't mapped out a plan to pay for it

DECEMBER 18, 2013 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Single Parents: How to Deal With Boomerang Kids

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These five tips can help you survive the unique challenges — and appreciate the rewards

DECEMBER 11, 2013 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Are You More of a Boomer or a Millennial?

Boomer and Millennial at their computers

A quiz can help you find out — but the questions might be more revealing than your answers

DECEMBER 4, 2013 | By Suzanne Gerber

Health & Well-Being

10 Tips for Managing Your Holiday Stress

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If your ho-ho-ho is more like oh-no!, follow the advice of these experts

NOVEMBER 27, 2013 | By Suzanne Gerber

Living & Learning

Book Lovers: Here’s a Challenge for You

The Great American Read on PBS is searching for America's best-loved book

Special Report

Strengthening Rural Health Care for Older Adults

This special report includes storytelling, news and information about health care for older adults in rural areas

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Vitality Arts

Our special series, Vitality Arts, shows the powerful effect that participating in the arts can have on our minds, bodies and souls. Look to this page for information, resources and inspiration that will help you age better through the arts and show that creativity has no age limit.

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