In the past two decades heart attacks have become more common in middle-aged women, but since 1994, the risk of women dying from heart attacks has decreased. We explore the findings, from two studies, were just published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Learn more......

We've consulted a higher authority (a pair of marriage experts) for advice on how to repair a rocky relationship. Here's what we've learned: Forget gluttony, greed, sloth and the rest. If you want to maintain peace and harmony in your marriage, there's another list of sins to avoid. Say amen to that. Learn more......

For many boomers, the dream of a financially secure retirement is collateral damage of a worldwide economic crisis. A new study looks at how much attitudes have changed in the past year. Learn more......

As the debate about health care gets nasty, maybe the politicians, pundits and public should consider this: In America, 45,000 deaths a year are associated with lack of health insurance. That's one death every twelve minutes. Now that's something worth getting riled up about. Learn more......

When you get stuck in the past, or consumed by the future, it's easy to lose sight of the pleasures of life in the present. By following our 10-step plan to cultivate mindfulness, you can learn learn to savor life as it happens. Learn more......

Binge drinking at middle age? According to new report, it's a significant problem that boomers can easily hide. Yet another survey reveals that many who grew up in the Woodstock era have continued to use illicit drugs throughout their 50s. Without intervention, experts say, the health risks will only increase as they age. Learn more......

Need a reason to chuckle? Here's a few: It can reduce stress, lower pain, increase endorphins, and help stabilize blood sugar. Did we mention that it also burns calories? And that's no joke. Learn more......