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1/7/2014 - Racism May Speed Cellular Aging In African American Men

Researchers at the University of Maryland reported today that racism appears to accelerate aging in cells. In a first-ever study of its type, researchers found that African American men who reported experiencing negative effects from racial discrimination have shorter telomeres, the DNA sequences at the ends of chromosomes that are considered biomarkers for biological aging.… Read more 1/7/2014 - Racism May Speed Cellular Aging In African American Men

1/6/2014 - You may be saving too much for retirement

It’s very possible you won’t spend as much in retirement as you think. Read the full article at CNN.

1/5/2014 - Bringing Dementia Patients to Life

Naturally, being diagnosed with dementia represents an important change in life, but it is certainly not a death sentence. Some patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease will live another 15 and even 20 more years, though others will progress more quickly. Nor does it represent the end of all that is good in life. Theresa Klein… Read more 1/5/2014 - Bringing Dementia Patients to Life

1/5/2014 - Japan’s Aging Reflects Asia’s Future

By 2060, Japan’s population will fall by nearly a third, according to the latest figures from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research. Nearly 40% of those people will be 65 or older. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.

1/3/2014 - Your Aging Brain Will Be in Better Shape If You've Taken Music Lessons

Studies are showing that learning to play an instrument can bring significant improvements in your brain. Read the full article at National Geographic.

1/1/2014 - Moves Guaranteed to Help You Retire Sooner

Not many choices you make with your nest egg will guarantee good results. But the good news is that some steps are guaranteed to shorten your time to financial freedom. Here are a few such moves: Read the full article at U.S. News and World Report.

1/1/2014 - 10 retirement resolutions to set for 2014

“Most of us have not saved enough for retirement. I’ve doled out dozens of tips for retirement and common mistakes in 2013. So, as we head into the new year I’d like to remind you of some of the most important.” Read the full article at USA Today.

12/31/2013 - Vitamin E Slows Decline of Some Alzheimer’s Patients in Study

Vitamin E supplements, in doses higher than those normally available on store shelves, may help slow decline in people with Alzheimer’s, a new study suggests. Read the full article at The New York Times.

12/28/2013 - Planning to Retire in 2014?

If retirement is on your calendar for 2014, it’s time to answer some critical questions. Among them: What will your budget look like? Does it make sense to downsize to a smaller home sooner rather than later? How will you fill days that were once occupied by a 9-to-5 job? Read the full article at… Read more 12/28/2013 - Planning to Retire in 2014?

12/27/2013 - Medicare to Cover More Mental Health Costs