An ageless question: When is someone ‘old’?
It’s not your chronological age that counts, some scientists now say. It’s when you start to show signs of diminishment. View original article Author: Steven Petrow
Month: June 2019
What bats, primates and even zebrafish tell us about human aging
Researchers think the genes of such animals can provide clues to improve the ways we age. But others voice caution that such tests can apply to humans View original article Author: Sarah Elizabeth Richards
What is a good death? How my mother planned hers is a good road map for me.
Many avoid thinking about such a question, which makes a good passing harder to come by. View original article Author: Cynthia Miller-Idriss
The Big Number: 22 percent of people in conflict-affected areas have mental disorders
The health conditions included depression and anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorders, and the percentage far exceeds the general population. View original article Author: Linda Searing
Harrowing delirium afflicts millions after surgery, especially the elderly. I know. It hit me and it took months to overcome.
I had memory loss and hallucinations. I was confused and genuinely scared by this strange, little-appreciated condition. View original article Author: Muriel Dobbin
Laughter really is the best medicine? In many ways, that’s no joke.
Health experts and comics explain why humor can keep you going strong even in old age. View original article Author: Marlene Cimons
What your grip says about your odds of surviving a health crisis
The weakness of your hand can be an indicator of disability later in life, researchers say. View original article Author: Amanda Loudin
Confused or worried about antibiotics? This Harvard infectious disease expert has some answers
In Q&A format, “Antibiotics: What Everyone Needs to Know” is ideal for those seeking a quick reference or in-depth information. View original article Author: Erin Blakemore
Quick work, luck saved Red Sox slugger Ortiz, surgeons say in first interview
Big Papi was ‘beyond lucky,’ one expert said. ‘It wasn’t his time.’ View original article Author: Rachelle Krygier
‘It’s Binding or Suicide’: Transgender and Non-Binary Readers Share Their Experiences With Chest Binders
Readers describe the advantages and drawbacks of compressing their chests. View original article Author: