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in AARP the Magazine
by
Dan Buettner, May/June 2008
Despite having reported on them previously for National Geographic, Buettner discovered even more about the fascinating centenarians living on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula on a recent trip. He and his research team concluded that these individuals have strong support networks, positive thinking, a lack of concern for money, close families, and most importantly, faith. With today's constant technological developments and fast-paced society, it's easy to lose sight of what truly creates and maintains happiness. Buettner reminds us to slow down and smell the coffee, even if it's brewed from well water.
Posted 3:16, 28 March 2008
This abstract was written by
Ellen Szoke
and edited by Brijit.
At a time "when every established norm seemed under siege," the youth of 1968 found comfort and inspiration in the heart of self-expression and counterculture. The famed funk master Bootsy Collins relates how James Brown's music, brimming with black pride, "ushered in a positive, uplifting way of seeing himself and the world around him." An impressive range of Baby Boomers -- from writers to performers to human-rights activists -- attest that song lyrics, television, theater, comedy, exercise, marriage, and philanthropy were unlikely cohorts in the revival of American patriotism, patience, and faith.
Posted 2:14, 28 March 2008
This abstract was written by
JL Roberts
and edited by Brijit.
The highlight of the eight interviews here is the first, in which Kathleen Neal Cleaver, ex-wife of Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver, tells of joining a revolution that "reformulat[ed] how black people thought about participating in the political process." Other notable remarks come from Tommie Smith, who shocked the world with his Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympics medal stand, and Barbara Grier, a lesbian activist who's still fighting. Additionally, feminist activist Kathie Sarachild and Judi Ford Nash, Miss America 1969, voice differing views of the women's liberation movement, making for quick, provocative reading.
Posted 11:21, 28 March 2008
This abstract was written by
Jonathan Pinoli
and edited by Brijit.
in AARP the Magazine
by
Nancy Griffin, May/June 2008
"The same way that mid-century modern architecture was in the '50s, I want to be as a human being. ... Clean living. Clean lines." This declaration by the always-original Jamie Lee Curtis sums up her attitude about turning 50 this year. Curtis, who was born a Hollywood princess to parents Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, recently ditched full-time acting to enjoy raising her children. She gave away all of her jewelry, wears only black or white clothing, and is an avowed health nut, following bouts with weight, pills, and alcohol. This interview resonates with common sense and wisdom as Curtis assumes perhaps her greatest role, as a straight-talking, regular person.
Posted 10:56, 28 March 2008
This abstract was written by
Marcia Lyons
and edited by Brijit.
The "cataclysmic" events of 1968 drove many to outrage and passionate acts of protest. "Fighting, grieving, demanding change," the youth of that time challenged the war, racism, and the political leaders that propagated them. Dwyer, Smith, and Warren sit down with former student leaders, artists, civil rights activists and politicos for a first-hand account of the student occupation at Columbia University, the antiwar rally at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and other politically charged incidents, bringing these historical events to life.
Posted 9:27, 28 March 2008
This abstract was written by
JL Roberts
and edited by Brijit.
Through the eyes of those that were there for the important year of 1968, Dwyer, Smith, and Warren chronicle the more traumatic events of the era. At the time, the award-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone was a young man struggling to survive in Vietnam. He and two other veterans reflect on the darkest moments of the war and their struggles returning home. Other interviewees recall the devastating assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., whose losses left indelible marks on the lives of the young bride, the labor activist, the young black college student, and the photographer that shared their stories. Though short on content, the piece's unique form holds reader interest throughout.
Posted 5:03, 27 March 2008
This abstract was written by
JL Roberts
and edited by Brijit.
in AARP the Magazine
by
Richard Rubin, March/April 2008
Rubin shines a light on collectors of all sorts. While stamps and coins remain the favorites, lots of stranger ones turn up, such as old police badges, Confederate money, and mustard jars. In a Wall Street Journal Survey, just 11 percent of young people said they were collectors, preferring to concentrate on high-tech stuff -- the majority of packrats are over 50. Rubin himself confesses to hoarding old radios, relating a cute childhood anecdote about begging for his first one; he thought he'd hear old-time radio shows on it -- but was disappointed to hear Don Imus instead.
Posted 11:34, 11 February 2008
This abstract was written by
Lori Crews
and edited by Brijit.
in AARP the Magazine
by
Gabrielle deGroot Redford, March/April 2008
Scientists have discovered that exercise is good for the brain, as it improves memory, concentration, and abstract reasoning among older adults, and may even slow the onset of Alzheimer's. Aerobic exercise increases blood flow to the brain, thus nourishing brain cells and allowing them to work more effectively. Something as simple as walking for 20 minutes a day can increase cognitive benefits. This very brief but interesting piece includes a sidebar describing one exercise, called "Superbrain Yoga," that is getting attention for boosting brainpower.
Posted 3:40, 6 February 2008
This abstract was written by
Colleen Kent
and edited by Brijit.
in AARP the Magazine
by
Sheree Crute, March/April 2008
More physicians are accepting alternative therapies such as acupuncture, meditation, guided imagery, and yoga, long denounced by Western medicine. Integrated care focuses on treatments increasingly proven to decrease stress, and decreased stress can aid in fighting cancer, heart disease, and other health problems. The philosophy is that "people heal best when doctors address the ways biology, psychology, spirituality, and lifestyle all come together to affect their disease." Crute's insightful article includes sidebars on supplements, and how to make integrated care work for you.
Posted 2:20, 6 February 2008
This abstract was written by
Colleen Kent
and edited by Brijit.
in AARP the Magazine
by
Walecia Konrad, March/April 2008
Konrad offers simple, straightforward advice for weathering a recession. Keep clear of the house price decline if you don't need to move, she counsels, and cut up your plastic -- it's a bad time to be borrowing from banks, because they're going to be trying to recoup their subprime losses by raising credit card interest rates. Cut back on investment risks by increasing your cash, and stay diversified. And above all, don't get caught up in any of the trendy investment ideas being touted -- buying gold, timber, or Indian ETFs, for example -- because "today's hot thing is almost always tomorrow's loser."
Posted 10:27, 6 February 2008
This abstract was written by
gail taylor
and edited by Brijit.