Love of Life? or Fear of Death?

I realize that a large part of my interest in longevity science derives from fear of death.  To the extent that chronic fear is controlling me and perturbing my life experience, the dissolution of the fear of death is a worthy goal, quite independent of longevity.   Longevity and Intention A few years ago, I … Read more

Anti-aging Anti-depressants

Some anti-depressant herbs and medications have anti-aging properties.  Is this a win-win happenstance, or time to step back and look at goals? As a teacher, I’ve been learning You’ll forgive me if I boast But I’ve now become an expert On the subject I like most – Oscar Hammerstein Writing this blog is an ongoing … Read more

Anti-aging and Anti-anti-aging

There is certainly discomfort with anti-aging medicine, but is there a legitimate case to be made from a public policy perspective?  A recent NYTimes Op-Ed is not very convincing. External Threats and Self-harm Parents of young children know how strong is the will to protect them from external threats.  Germs.  Mean kids.  Traffic.  Teachers with … Read more