by Paula Span, New York Times, July 1, 2016.
Patients and their families are often not given a clear sense of how serious a condition is. Click here to read the article.
The Power of 'Why?' and 'What If?'
By Warren Berger, New York Times, July 2, 2016.
Encouraging participants to ask questions can help spur the improvements and innovations organizations crave. Click here to read the article.
Reinventing Yourself: A Second Act in the Later Stages
by Jane E. Brody, New York Times, March 15, 2016.
The Eviction Economy
by Matthew Desmond, New York Times, March 5, 2016. A sociologist at Harvard, Matthew Desmond has recently written the book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the America City. To read this piece from the Sunday New York Times Review, click here.
Barbara Ehrenreich reviewed his book in the Sunday New York Times Book Review, February 28, 2016. To see that review, click here.
Jennifer Schuessler also wrote about the book in the New York Times February 23, 2016. Click here to read that article.
Scott Kelly’s Year in Space
by Kenneth Chang, New York Times, February 25, 2016. Contains some beautiful photographs from space. Click here to see them from Instagram.
Here are some examples.
Jill Bolte talks about her massive stroke in an 18-minute TED talk on this video.
Click here to view the video.
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.