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How to Prevent Pregnancy in Your 40s and 50s
Many women slack off on contraception when they reach midlife because they think it’s impossible for them to get pregnant anymore.
How to Prevent Pregnancy in Your 40s and 50s
“After 40, women may not have sex as often as they used to, plus they perceive themselves to be less fertile” – but that’s not always the case, says Victoria Jennings, Ph.D., director of Georgetown University’s Institute for Reproductive Health in Washington, D.C. Read more
Alumna Julia Chase-Brand: Still Running Strong
G.E. Healthymagination Blog
Want to reach the century mark? There are seven simple ways to boost your odds of living an additional 50 years after age 50. Read more
Txt2StopSmoking: A New Way to Quit?
“It’s easy to quit smoking,” quipped writer Mark Twain. “I’ve done it hundreds of times.” If he were alive today, Twain might be interested in a new use of a widely available tool – text messaging – that shows promise in helping those trying to stop smoking. Read more >
Heart Insight Online: Can you buy a good night's sleep?
Sleep-aid manufacturers claim that the right pills, pillows and gadgets can help us get the rest we need. Are they right? Click on the link to find out! Read more
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From the Ganges to the Hudson
The New York Times
Barefoot dancers, girls and women of all ages, move rhythmically in a large circle, their bodies curving gracefully to the beat of live drums. Read more >
Is That Your Dad on Drums?
The New York Times
The New York Times
It is nearly 1 a.m., halfway through the second set at the Uncorked Bar and Grill in Mohegan Lake, and Bryan Gordon, founder and lead vocalist of the AM Band, is in full command of the smoke-filled room.Read more >
Delivering Hope in the Wake of Disaster
Dr. Masaaki Tamura felt helpless last March 11, 2011 when he learned that a devastating earthquake and tsunami had hit northeastern Japan, leaving thousands of his countrymen dead, injured or missing.
Delivering Hope in the Wake of Disaster
Dr. Masaaki Tamura felt helpless last March 11, 2011 when he learned that a devastating earthquake and tsunami had hit northeastern Japan, leaving thousands of his countrymen dead, injured or missing.
Dr. Masaaki Tamura with some of his origami creations. In addition to being thousands of miles away, Dr. Tamura, a research fellow at Einstein, didn't see how his skills could help. "I was shocked and wanted to do something for the victims, but I'm an obstetrician/gynecologist, not an emergency room doctor," he explained.