Longevity Blog

Lifelong Learning for Every Man According to the Pew Research Center, 73% of American adults have self-identified themselves as lifelong learners, and 74% of adults participate in at least one learning activity during a given year. Clearly, this is a culture that...

“I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” That cliché was my mantra for years. My residency in emergency medicine, with its rotating day and night shifts, did not help. Nor did the days of 36 to 40 consecutive hours of work and wakefulness during those three years. This evolved...

Health Screenings For Men It’s a stereotype that men often refuse to go to the doctor, even for basic health screenings. Unfortunately, this is one stereotype that tends to be true. Nearly 60% of men will avoid going to the doctor even if they have symptoms of a major...

When you sleep, you will drift through the 5 stages of the sleep cycle. As you enter deeper phases of sleep, your body will become more relaxed—sometimes to the point of its own detriment. If you suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, the muscles of the throat become...

When it comes to brain health, experts agree that the old adage “use it or lose it” is applicable. Mental exercises, like physical exercises, are very important. This is especially true as you age. Exercise for mental health will help with memory skills and keep you...