“What do you see when you look in the mirror, Nana?” She closed the oven, slowly stood, then turned and looked at me quizzically, brushing away a stray hair that had fallen over her eyes. “Well … when I look in the mirror, I see … my face, of course,” she said matter-of-factly. Frustrated by not getting the response I was after, I wanted to say more. But being so young, I lacked the ability … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Own Your Age
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6 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self About Aging
Even though it might seem far in the future, aging hits all of us—if we’re lucky. “Your health is your most important asset—and attention to self-care beginning in your teens and early 20s can be instrumental in preventing many life-threatening diseases,” says Dr. Jennifer Mieres, professor of cardiology and senior vice president of Northwell’s Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Health … [Read more...] about 6 Things I’d Tell My Younger Self About Aging