The only things worth talking about are the things you can’t talk about…so said my Dad many, many times in my life, generally when he...
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Preserving Dignity at the End of Life
Hospice is a type of health care that moves away from curative treatments and instead focuses on relieving pain and symptoms, reducing suffering, and improving...
Vitamin B3 and Healthy Aging
Vitamin B3 isn’t a single substance: It’s a family of three vitamers (similar but not identical forms of a vitamin), including nicotinamide, niacin, and nicotinamide...
Fight Senescent Cells to Beat Aging
Every cell in your body has a predetermined life span. Some cells live for a few days, while others live for decades. At the end...
New Advances in Hair Loss Treatment
About half of women and even more men experience age-related thinning of the hair, but recent advances can slow the loss and, in some cases,...
Longevity Science: Separating Hype From Reality
Scientists are starting to unlock the secrets of living longer by slowing the aging of our bodies and minds in ways that go down to...
My Hand Is Bruised…But Why Is My Finger Numb?
A simple hand bruise isn’t cause for concern. But when there’s also numbness, it raises more questions. Here’s how to sort it out...
A Way to Give Comfort at the End of Life: Comfort Food
Comfort food—ice cream, mac-and-cheese, beer—are more important than nutrition at end of life. Here’s how to give this joy to a dying loved one.
