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Rugged Individualism: The Root of America’s Loneliness Epidemic

The truth is, we need each other. The problem is, we don’t like to admit it.

7 min readApr 9, 2024

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The Brain Science Behind Aging and Forgetting

Are younger people smarter? Are older people wiser? Living longer affects the brain, but exactly how may surprise you

5 min readMar 7, 2024

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Why Men and Women Kiss Differently

Kissing can make a man and a woman feel perfectly connected. It can also set off a full-blown battle of the sexes

6 min readFeb 9, 2024

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The Scary Science Behind the Ouija Board

Does this eerie parlor game really give voices to ghostly spirits? While the answer is debatable, scientists envision even more intriguing…

5 min readOct 26, 2023

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Retire or Keep Working? The Pros and Cons, According to Science

Some retirees thrive, while others flounder. Here’s how to ease into the good life after calling it quits.

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Paying My Taxes, and Proud of It

Tax time is hardly fun. But a shift in mindset can bring surprising rewards

4 min readApr 11, 2024

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Does Age Matter in our Presidential Election?

America’s major party candidates are among the oldest ever to serve as POTUS. How old is too old to lead?

5 min readMar 24, 2024

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How Does the Full Moon Affect Humans?

While it can’t turn you into a werewolf, the lunar cycle may have real power, modern research suggests

7 min readMar 18, 2024

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New Hope for Parkinson’s Patients

Yoga workouts slowed — but didn’t stop — Mom’s disease. New research adds fresh clinical tools that may end it altogether

6 min readFeb 22, 2024

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More Than Meets the Lips

We all know kissing can be magic. But the question is, why?

5 min readFeb 11, 2024

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Health writer and essayist offering insights into physical and emotional wellness and successful aging. Subscribe: https://kathleenamurphy.medium.com/subscribe

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