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Dr. Barzilai’s research targets aging itself rather than the diseases that are associated with growing old. He believes that slowing down the aging process will substantially delay onset of diseases associated with old age. This approach may allow an increase in the length of life AND the quality of life – staying more youthful as you grow old.


January 1, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.


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Healthcare Trends for Healthy Aging

Telemedicine allows for long-distance health-related services, such as a doctor’s appointment or consultation with specialists from afar.

Ghosted

"Tommy’s old bedroom"

Santa Haikus

Santa Haikus

Christmas Memory

“Ho, ho, ho,” sang in the air.

Hummingbird

"Held her hand. Wanted to stop time."

Winter Traditions Haiku

Does Santa steal the show or is he stolen?

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Enchant Christmas at T-Mobile Park Is a Delightful Experience, Especially If You’re a Young Child

Enchant Christmas at T-Mobile Park Is a Delightful Experience, Especially If You’re a Young Child

Trust me, you're going to love Albuquerque!

From my perch in the sky, the view is sublime. The iconic Sandia Mountains appear as sentinels of the high desert and the rugged lava escarpments provide a Mars-like topography. Below, the Rio Grande snakes through the expansive landscape, while matchbox size houses and buildings look like Lego constructions.

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Silver Dollar Day

"Marine life was wondrous to me."

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’Tis a Gift to be Simple

Simplify your holiday meals to give more time and energy for enjoyment.

Happy Diamond Jubilee

With nine grandchildren and seven great-grands, the couple remains centerstage at frequent family get-togethers. Everyone is looking forward to an especially raucous hoorah on December 23, Doris’ and Clarence’s 75th anniversary.

Remembering WWII with Charles Robert (Bob) Harmon, Professor Emeritus Seattle University

Bob Harmon, a Private First Class (PFC) fought in the Battle of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge and served as one of the Monuments Men recovering artwork and treasures stolen by the Nazis.

Making the Holidays Count

Yes, holiday gatherings are about the food, but they’re also about the stories. That point was driven home to me during a recent visit with my brother and family.

Link Between Cognition, Sensory Loss and Social Support

“Engaging with Aging” is a concept that emerged from Doris Carnevali’s blog, engagingwithagingblog.wordpress.com. Carnevali, a 97-year-old retired UW nursing faculty member, writes about her aging experience and strategies she uses for adapting to the changes that come with aging.