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Jane Austen and Your Brain
In a neuroscientific study about how reading affects the brain, Michigan State University literature professor Natalie Phillips found that “close reading [of Jane Austen novels] activated unexpected areas: parts of the brain that are involved in movement and touch. It was as … Continue reading
Ballet Teacher Inspires at Age 75
Finis Jhung continues to dance and teach aspiring dancers of all ages in New York City. Michelle Miller reports on CBS News. (E-mail subscribers: click the title of this post to go to the blog and see the video.)
Blog Action Day: The Power of We
We’re all getting older, but much of how we age depends on the choices we make. Staying as active as possible and embracing change can make aging more enjoyable. Older people are an increasingly large demographic and that makes us powerful. Together, we can continue to … Continue reading
Herb Alpert, 77, Celebrates a Life in Music
You may recognize his name thanks to “Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass,” the award-winning musical group he started in the ’60s. If you know a bit about the music business, you’ll also know that he’s the “A” in A&M Records, the successful … Continue reading
Worth Repeating: What Does 100 Look Like?
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 10/12/11: What does 100 look like? Karsten Thormaehlen, a German photographer, decided … Continue reading
Finances: How to Improve Retirement for Women
Did you know that the poverty rate among people age 65 and older is nearly twice as high for women as for men? “The GAO interviewed retirement experts and assembled a list of 22 suggestions—in Social Security, 401(k) plans, and … Continue reading
Woman, 102, Gets Full Scholarship to University of Michigan
We’ve posted in the past on our Facebook Page about Margaret Dunning and her love of cars, so we were delighted to read her latest news: “At a special ceremony just for her, Dunning was presented with free tuition at the University of … Continue reading
