Why Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is so important
6/28/2026 June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. I discussed what I planned to write for this week’s column with a close friend, who said, “Don’t tell me how many people will get the disease; please write something positive.” I replied, “We have to deal with what we know; then we can talk about lifestyle options and brain health for healthy aging.” Fortunately, that added phrase led to a positive conclusion to our conversation. An overview “Alzheimer’s disease is a pr
What are the influences that define beauty and what are the consequences?
06/14/2026 Q. I recently went out for brunch with two of my lady friends who are in their mid-80s. After looking at their beautiful faces, I realized that at 87, I was the only one at the table with lines. I earned every one of those lines. Can you comment on this flawless trend? — I.R. A trend indeed! Our Western society is obsessed with a youthful appearance. This is not a new desire. We know that exposure to idealized images of women can lead to believing one’s physical ap