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God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do like, and the eyesight to tell the difference. Now that I'm "older" (but refuse to grow up), here's what I've discovered: I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it. My wild oats have turned into All-Bran. I finally got my head together, and now Read more...

A young Irish boy seems to be out looking for trouble one Saturday afternoon. Going down the street, he trips people, throws bricks through windows, smacks folks on the top of the head and whatnot until a passing cop stops him. "What's going on here?" the officer asks. "It's like this, officer," the young man says. "I am on my way over to the church to go to Read more...

Love and intimacy. Not only do they enrich the quality of our lives, they can also boost psychological and physical health. Being intimately involved with others, feeling loved by others and loving them, plus communicating openly are all health-enhancing behaviors, according to research studies. For example, people who reported having cold or distant relationships with their parents were Read more...

A lot of people obsess about aging and, as a result, waste a lot of money on useless products. They color their hair, wear a rug or plug their scalps, purchase anti-aging pills, potions and prescriptions. Some people opt for other, even more drastic actions such as having plastic surgery or taking a lover young enough to be their grandchild! While no remedies prevent aging -- only death can Read more...

Can religion and spirituality promote good health as we age? The answer to that question could improve the lives of millions of aging baby boomers and their older parents. A group of retirement communities and the University of Pennsylvania Health System are seeking answers. They are launching a three-year study on how to use religious and spiritual resources to enhance the health of Read more...