QI’m on a fixed income and have a large family. Can you give me tips on how to prepare for the holidays ahead and all the buying that comes with that? A The holidays can really bring up our issues on money and finances. This year is a great time to start a mindful practice […]

It’s never too late to reinvent yourself. “Even at 60…people can resolve to make themselves more the people they would like to become,” according to Ravenna Helson, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, director of the Mills Study of 120 women over 60 who made positive changes in their lives. Why not you? Why not now? Why not do something […]

Q Why is “old” a negative?   A Aging, like time, keeps moving forward. While the movement of time is a neutral concept, humans assign value to it based on cultural beliefs and world-view. In many cultures, elders are revered and respected. Examples include Greece (where “Old Man” is a compliment), Korea (where passage into old age is celebrated at 70th birthdays) and Native […]

It doesn’t matter what it is, moving your body every day is your key to health. It’s good for COPD, heart disease, diabetes, depression, arthritis, and back pain, to name a few. “Of all the things we as physicians can recommend for health, few provide as much benefit as physical activity.” – Dr. Aaron E. […]