What does it take to thrive as we age into our bonus years? Let’s find out.
3/22/2026 This week I would like to share highlights of a recent lecture I gave, which I think might be of interest to you, our readers. The title is “The Bonus Years: What Does it Take to Thrive?” So, what do we mean by the bonus years? In 1900, life expectancy at birth was 47 years. Today, it’s a little over the age of 79. In the past 125 years, we have gained more than 30 years of life, which is transformational. This change in life expectancy has affected almost every as
How to get motivated to start exercising for good health and longevity
3/8/2026 Q. I am in my late 60s and have been a runner since I was a teenager. Fitness is important to me. I have several friends my age and older who just don’t move. How can I motivate them? R.J. For starters, we know we cannot make folks do what they don’t want to do. However, if we care, that does not stop us from trying. Your friends are not alone. The decline in physical activity among older adults is well-documented. A 2024 CDC report finds that more than 85 percen