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Downsizing Offers a Fresh Start for Older Adults
by Harriet Edleson, New York Times, October 2, 2015.
The challenges and benefits of pruning down one's possessions and responsibilities. Click here to read the article.
Using the Arts to Promote Healthy Aging
By Jane E. Brody, New York Times, March 8, 2016.
Music, dance, poetry, and painting are pumping new life into older bodies and minds. Click here to read the article.
David Bouley Plans to Retool His Restaurants, and Himself
By Jeff Gordinier, New York Times, June 7, 2016. The famous chef is taking a "sabbatical" and will then reopen in a smaller space with a mission of health.
Click here to read the article.
100 best photographs without Photoshop
Click here to see as many of them as you want.
Slide Show of Bill Cunningham, NYC Street and Gala Photographer
New York Times, June 25, 2016. Click here to see the slide show.
Closest Thing to a Wonder Drug? Try Exercise
by Aaron E. Carroll, New York Times, June 20, 2016. Click here to read the article.
Eat Whole Grains, Live Longer?
By Nicholas Bakalar, New York Times, June 21, 2016
Two large review studies have reached the same conclusion: Eating whole grains is associated with significant reductions in the risk for premature death. Click here for the full article.
Nonprofit Work After Retirement? Maybe You Can Make It Pay
By CHRISTOPHER FARRELL JUNE 24, 2016, New York Times, June 25, 2016.
For older workers, a chance to earn money and find meaning. Click here for the full article.
How Exercise May Help the Brain Grow Stronger
By Gretchen Reynolds, June 15, 2016, New York Times. Click here to read the article.
The Bias Against Creativity
From The PsychReport, February 22, 2016
We study history’s great creative minds and the brilliant ideas they contributed to the world, but how often do we pause to consider the resistance they encountered and the enormous sacrifices they made to achieve creative success? Even less often do we consider the failed creative projects that paved the way for those successes. To read the full article, click here.
Seniornet’s page with interesting links to articles on health
Recently they had links to articles about "Unhealthy Diet Soft Drinks," "Back Pain Prevention/Treatment," and "3 Surprisingly Easy Things You Can Do To Live Longer." Click here to visit their health page.
Think Less, Think Better
By MOSHE BAR JUNE 17, 2016, New York Times. A wandering mind has less innovative thoughts. For the full article, click here.
Christo’s Newest Project: Walking on Water
New York Times, by Elisabetta Povoledo, June 18, 2016
For 16 days, “The Floating Piers,” a saffron-colored walkway, will connect two small islands in a lake in Northern Italy to the mainland. For photos, a brief video about how it was done, and the article, click here.
The Money Letter Every Parent Should Write
by Ron Lieber, Your Money, New York Times, June 18, 2016
More important than "The Money Talk," a letter may have a more lasting effect. Click here to see the article.
The Wisdom of the Aging Brain
Tantalizing evidence suggests that brain activity shifts to increase wisdom as we age.
By ANIL ANANTHASWAMY. Click here to read.
Video From a Polar Bear’s Point of View
By James Gorman, New York Times, June 13, 2016. Click here to see the video.
Light Pollution Masks the Milky Way for a Third of the World’s Population
By NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR JUNE 10, 201, New York Times. Click here to see more images and read the article.
World Wide Web's Creator Looks to Reinvent It
by Quentin Hardy in the New York Times, June 8, 2016. Twenty-seven years ago, Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web as a way for scientists to easily find information. It has since become the world’s most powerful medium for knowledge, communications and commerce — but that doesn’t mean Mr. Berners-Lee is happy with all of the consequences. Click here to read more.
Living Near Greenery May Help You Live Longer
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR April 14, 2016 4:00 PM, New York Times. Click here to read the article.