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Oral Sex: Is it Better to Give or Receive? Tracy E. Hill, Ph.D. With funding from the National Institute on Aging, researchers from Michigan State and Texas A & M Universities took a deep dive into oral sex. Published in the Journals of Gerontology: Social Sciences (2019), Drs. Hui Liu, Shannon Shen, and Ning Hsieh investigated how giving Read more
Top 7 Myths of Aging Tracy E. Hill, Ph.D. As my sister is fond of saying, “Getting old isn’t for sissies.” That being said, there are many myths out there that could hold you back from living a fabulous life well into your nineties and beyond. Myth: Older people are lonely. Truth: The fact is Read more
Guilt—A Wasted Emotion by Donna Scrafano Caring for a loved one can be, the most stressful job one may experience throughout a lifetime. In addition to the numerous tasks involved and the many, many roles one must play (nurse, doctor, advocate, parent, protector, domestic manager, accountant, chauffer, etc.), there’s also the “guilt” factor. I spent Read more
Simplify the Stress of Holiday Gift-Giving by Lucy E.M. Black The giving and receiving of gifts is traditionally seen as a way of demonstrating affection, thoughtfulness, respect, and appreciation. Individuals often carry strong emotional feelings about gift-giving, and many of us can recall a special gift we cherished. Cultural customs and family traditions also have Read more
Arriving to Cuba! Tracy E. Hill, Ph.D. After missing the connecting flight from EWR to MIA due to an unexpected snow squall in the North East, I arrive at HAV five hours late, but with a happy Cuban taxicano. He speaks no English and I speak little Spanish but together we manage to understand each Read more
Top 7 Ways to Winterize Your Car As winter approaches throughout much of the world, it’s a good time to think about prepping your car for the cold winter travel months. And even if you live in warm weather climates, it is still a good idea to check these items at least once a year Read more
Retirement Stage Three: “Slow-Go Years” by Stan Corey John Lennon once said, “Life happens while making other plans.” The “Slow-Go Years” are that later stage of life when things seem to slow down a bit. You find yourself spending more time closer to home and enjoying family and friends. Perhaps you become more involved in Read more
Four Ways to Change Your Mindset & Live Better by Michael Orr You may not believe it at first, but 90 percent of all of the obstacles in our lives are self-imposed. Our thinking limits not only our ability to achieve, but our ability to cope with life’s challenges. I have seen this play out Read more
Holiday Dinner Hosting: Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Stress By Lucy E.M. Black I freely admit to being a glutton for punishment. I love to cook for a crowd. I love hosting dinner for friends and family, especially for important occasions and holidays. I recognize that this puts me in the category of being somewhat Read more
Required Minimum Distributions Basics by Stan Corey It is the time of the year for those who have reached age 70-and-a-half in 2019 to look at making their first Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from their retirement accounts. Here are the basics that you need to know to make the decision on when to take your Read more
