by Sue Robbins | Oct 6, 2020 | Wellness
With age, the human immune system becomes less effective at tackling infections and less responsive to vaccinations. At the same time, the aging immune system is associated with chronic inflammation, which increases the risk of almost all conditions...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 12, 2020 | Wellness
By nature, human beings are social creatures. Yet, as we age, personal dynamics and lifestyles change, which can result in loneliness and isolation. With older adults increasingly moving into senior living or retirement communities, researchers at...
by Sue Robbins | Nov 1, 2019 | Wellness
At the Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York center in Flushing, Queens, men comb through newspapers and sip coffee at long cafeteria tables under fluorescent lights. Normally Swedish pop wouldn’t fit in such a scene, but there it is — the sound of Abba...
by Sue Robbins | May 15, 2013 | Headache Drugs
While study results have been conflicting for decades, a large study that has looked at thousands of Americans born between 1885 and 1980 reveals that well-being increases with age. However, overall happiness can be dependent on when a person is born. Past studies...
by Dr Robbins | Apr 1, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Meditation is an ancient practice millions of people do everyday. The aim is to let go of thoughts and emotions, allowing oneself to be still in the moment. For some people, focusing the mind on one object, sensation or idea allows the meditator to free his or her...
