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Everyone loves music. Instinctively, we recognize its influence on us. When you listen to music, a part of your brain called the nucleus accumbens triggers the release of dopamine, sometimes…

We take good posture for granted. We also notice poor posture. In Western culture, poor posture is a sign of sloth and low self-esteem. Posture is important in other ways,…

Therapeutic massage is becoming more and more popular. As Baby Boomers grow older, we are adopting it in greater numbers. Older people are sometimes reluctant to try therapeutic massage. Some…

Should I stay or should I go? —The Clash That’s the question asked by empty-nesters as you plan your future. Your family home has memories and good neighbors. If you’re…

Everyone needs pampering sometime. Taking time for yourself relieves stress and makes you more productive. And Chicago offers a wealth of ways to pamper yourself—massage, mani/pedis, facials, and more. Massage…

Now that you’re retired, you can use your age to your advantage. Count these 14 benefits of growing older: _________________________________ Why are older adults flocking to these Chicago neighborhoods? _________________________________…

Most older people believe in the phrase “older and wiser”. Each of us can point to situations where we behaved better as older people than we did when we were…

Some older people view wrinkles as badges of honor. To them, each line and wrinkle symbolizes triumph over adversity. Nevertheless, most of us want to look younger. We want our…