Monthly Archives: May 2015

Is downsizing getting you down?

When Charlotte and Fain McMullan bought their historic antebellum home on Rogers Avenue in the early 1970s, the 6,000 square foot house enchanted their young daughters. They had plenty of room for busy little girls and frequent spend-the-night parties in the five bedrooms on two floors. The romantic balcony overlooking...

Life Begins at 80

I have good news for you. The first 80 years are the hardest. The second 80 are a succession of birthday parties. Once you reach 80, everyone wants to carry your baggage and help you up the steps. If you forgot your name or anybody else’s name, or an appointment,...

Can diet and exercise prevent muscle loss in old age?

Scientists at the University of Southampton have shown that although some studies find diet can enhance the effects of exercise to prevent muscle loss in later life, current evidence about what works is inconsistent. Between the ages of 40 and 80, an estimated 30 to 50 per cent of muscle...