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Posted on February 14, 2022 - Did you receive a box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day? If you’re a chocolate fan, you’ve probably been happy to read medical research showing that chocolate can be a healthy food choice. But before you pop that third or fourth mocha truffle, here are some questions to ask...

Posted on February 9, 2022 - During February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Gerontologists report that during the pandemic, older couples have been providing a great deal of support for each other’s well-being. At any time, the health of couples can be closely intertwined. For example, the American Heart Association reports that couples often share certain heart-health traits, such as blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Posted on February 7, 2022 - “Over the hill?” These stars certainly aren’t, according to CNN! Streaming services are offering more roles for older actors.

Posted on February 2, 2022 - Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been experiencing another epidemic—this one of misinformation! Spreading unsubstantiated rumors is never a good thing, and in the case of health information, it can be life-threatening. For most of us, it feels good to know we’re sharing factual, accurate information—but how can we be sure we really are?

Posted on January 31, 2022 - Does it matter how we think about our own aging? Oregon State University experts say a negative attitude about growing older could be a “self-fulfilling prophecy.”