A profound sadness has settled over our planet. Whether it’s the loss of visits with loved ones, the loss of steady work and income, the loss of our usual routines or the full-stop loss of a person in our life whose own life has been extinguished by CO… Continue reading
How many people can say they’ve stopped corporate pollution in its tracks? Lois Gibbs and Linda Garcia can. Both have won the Goldman Environmental Prize, the world’s largest award for grassroots environmental activism. Gibbs received the honor in 1990… Continue reading
During CES 2020 in Las Vegas in January, more than 4,400 companies debuted some 20,000 tech products, everything from 8K TVs to foldable laptop computers to plant-based pork from the people who brought you the Impossible Burger. (Clearly, the show has … Continue reading
A friend asked with genuine concern, “How are you?” “I’m OK. Not very happy, never am. I think the world is a pretty crazy place, but I’m OK,” I replied. “Really? You look troubled. I’m asking because I want to know how you are … really,” she said. E… Continue reading
A friend asked with genuine concern, “How are you?” “I’m OK. Not very happy, never am. I think the world is a pretty crazy place, but I’m OK,” I replied. “Really? You look troubled. I’m asking because I want to know how you are … really,” she said. E… Continue reading
Some 50 years ago, they were young, fit and willing to serve their country in Vietnam. Now, three time-worn but smiling veterans of that war sit around a table in the office of the organization that has saved them from homelessness. Today, Frank Knowlt… Continue reading
Prostate cancer grows so slowly in some men that doctors often recommend active surveillance or watchful waiting instead of more aggressive treatment. In fact, one study from the Johns Hopkins Active Surveillance Program found that less than 1% of men … Continue reading
(Editor’s Note: In April, we asked Next Avenue readers to submit their questions about dating and relationships after 50. We received many thoughtful inquiries that touched on a wide range of topics. This story is another in our six-part series called … Continue reading
While there is plenty of information readily available about the potential risks of women having children after age 35, there is less talk and information at hand about the risks and challenges for men deciding to have children later in life. In the we… Continue reading
When Joy Leather, 56, of Waco, Texas, was diagnosed with breast cancer, finding a new boyfriend was not top of mind for the single mom. In addition to having cancer, she was also weighed down with grief. Her oldest brother, an aunt and her stepfather … Continue reading