Longing for Longevity

It's not just movie stars who age well. Studies show we all get the capacity to be more creative over time.

Getting Over Getting Older

Why being a boomer is better than you think.
by Susan Scarf Merrell

Making Our Minds Last a Lifetime

How to give your brain a workout.
by Katherine Greider, Jill Neimark

Does Aging Increase Creativity?

The cognitive benefits of growing older.
by Shelley H. Carson, Ph.D.

Why Men Die Young

Being a man, it turns out, is hazardous to your health.
by Hara Estroff Marano

Can a Stressful Job Help You Live Longer?

The surprising link between career and aging.
by Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D.

At What Age Should You Retire?

Key questions to ask in planning retirement.
by Ronald E. Riggio, Ph.D.

Dementia

Dementia is progressive loss of cognitive function, marked by memory problems and confused thinking. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's Disease, a fatal condition that affects ore than 5 million Americans.

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Aging

By 2030, the number of Americans age 65 and over is projected to be about 71.5 million, of which nearly 10 million will be 85 or older. The good news is that many seniors report better health, greater wealth, and higher levels of education than older people in the past.

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