Deep breathing is a great way for many people to relax, therapists say. Here are some techniques to help you get started: ...more

December 20, 2008

As movement becomes more difficult, due to age or other issues, stretching becomes important just to maintain abilities. It may be difficult to imagine practicing yoga if you can't move particularly easily. But the peaceful, gentle stretching may actually be a good choice for people with disabilities. ...more

November 1, 2008

If you'd rather meditate than exercise, but still want to do some physical activity, tai chi might be a good choice. ...more

August 7, 2008

You take your multivitamins, shun sugar and floss your pearly whites. You get your annual checkups and walk the dog every evening. Congratulations! You are on the road to joining the century club. Today there are more than 70,000 centenarians in the United States, according to Harvard Health Publications. We got tips from a couple of centenarians — and some other experts on aging — on how to live to be 100. ...more

October 4, 2007