August’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, I just finished reading a book on why companies should be more attentive to those of us, age 60 and over. According to the author, Susan Wilner Golden, we represent a cohort that
July’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, A recent article from the Harvard Medical School on self-compassion prompted a series of one-on-one conversations with family and friends. I asked about what they did to care for themselves during times
Think that hip pain is bursitis? Think again.
Pain on the side of your hip is more likely from tendinitis, tight muscles, or another condition. Hip bursitis — an inflammation between your thighbone and nearby tendons — is commonly diagnosed when patients have pain
The Advantages of Body-Weight Exercise
All exercise is beneficial. But even stacked up against other types of workouts, body-weight exercise has a lot to offer. Not only does it provide an excellent workout, but it can also help you
June’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, We hosted our first in-person event on June 6 at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu. It was a smaller gathering, in part because there is continuing anxiety and fear of COVID
Preserve Your Muscle Mass
Declining muscle mass is part of aging, but that does not mean you are helpless to stop it.The saying goes there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. But men should also add
Coping with Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease?
Harvard doctors reveal the best ways to find relief of your symptoms and improve your quality of life While there is no medical cure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (the collective term for ulcerative colitis and
Eat these fruits for their anti-inflammatory benefits
Nature’s original desserts, naturally sweet fruits are particularly abundant in anti-inflammatory compounds, which are important in protecting our bodies from heart disease, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer and bowel disease. Eating at least one-and-a-half
Is there help for my dry eyes?
Ask the doctors Q. My eyes have been feeling scratchy and irritated lately. Is there anything that can help? A. While only a doctor can tell you what is causing your symptoms, you could
May’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, My good friend from junior high school and I had lunch to celebrate Mother’s Day. Marita reminded me that we’ve known each other for over 57 years, and in honor of our mothers,
Video Interview: MPA, Dr. Alan Feren and Jordan Shields
Date: May 9, 2022, 10:17 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) "If you don't ask the right questions, you won't get the right answers."Consider a situation in which you need to make an informed
Video Interview – Ayurveda and Aging with Susan Fickinger
Date: May 6, 2022, 08:36 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) According to the World Health Organization, by 2050, nearly a quarter of the world population will be over 60. Although society
Easily distracted? Try meditation
Many, many years ago, I worked at the magazine Yoga Journal. Our small editorial team created thousands of stories highlighting the many uplifting qualities of the physical, mental, and spiritual practice. Ironically, it also was one
April’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, Ages ago, I took Latin in high school and read about Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who led his army from Spain to Italy in 218 BC. I was struck then by a