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LGBTQ Baby Boomers Nov. 17, 2023
Did you know that LGBTQ individuals in America represent approximately 4% of the population as of 20... Read More
Caregiver Survival Guide Nov. 10, 2023
Full disclosure: Even though I've been obsessed with health issues my entire life, I've never been i... Read More
The Caribbean Is a Wintertime Playground Nov. 05, 2023
By Victor Block With Old Man Winter's arrival and the accompanying cold winds, you might be thinking... Read More
Winter Beaches Beckon to Chilly Snowbirds Nov. 04, 2023
By Victor Block A stretch of golden sand lies against a backdrop of colorful art deco architecture. ... Read More
Nutrition News Over the Years Nov. 03, 2023
I've written this weekly column for more than 30 years, starting when I was a reporter for the State... Read More
Blue Zones: Part 2 Nov. 03, 2023
Last week, we talked about Dan Buettner's research on the Blue Zones, the five places in the world w... Read More
What to Do in Winter If You Don't Ski Oct. 29, 2023
By Victor Block About 14 million people go downhill skiing each winter, and 8 million more hurtle do... Read More
The Many Roadblocks to Living Longer Oct. 27, 2023
The news was shocking. In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that life ... Read More
Blue Zones: Part I Oct. 27, 2023
It's no secret that I've been labeled an alternative health advocate for most of my adult life. Ther... Read More
Better Health Starts With Healthy Habits -- As if We Didn't Know Oct. 06, 2023
In 1944, as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt prepared for a fourth run at the presidency, his sta... Read More
So Much Standing in the Way of Healthy Habits Sep. 15, 2023
A new study has identified eight lifestyle habits that, if adopted, may significantly extend a perso... Read More
Is an Out-of-Shape Nation Seconds Away From Better Health? Sep. 01, 2023
Based on new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence in this country released by the Cent... Read More
Take the Time to Exercise Your Mind Aug. 25, 2023
As we get older, we soon find ourselves up against Father Time's little game of takeaway. A look at ... Read More
How to Be a Superager Aug. 25, 2023
When I first learned that most people begin to experience a subtle but measurable decline in memory ... Read More
Do You Have Insomnia? Aug. 18, 2023
There used to be an old wives' tale that suggested older people needed a lot less sleep than younger... Read More
Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do Aug. 11, 2023
Did you have music lessons when you were a youngster? For most of the last century, it is reported, ... Read More
Hiking Through History Aug. 05, 2023
By Victor Block Beginning around 1810 and for the next 30 years, trappers and fur traders traveled b... Read More
Walking for Health Jul. 28, 2023
Sometimes we make things harder than they need to be. If one of your goals is to be healthier, try w... Read More
The Hottest Grandpa in China Jun. 30, 2023
For years, the stereotypical image of a grandfather wasn't all that attractive. In fact, it often sw... Read More
