Personal well-being naturally declines in the senior years, but new research demonstrates that you can beat it back and slow it down. The key is remaining socially oriented and involved by leading a socially active life and prioritizing social goals. These behaviors are directly associated with better late-life decline, and a later onset of terminal decline. Research shows the opposite is also true (good research tries to show the inverse relationship): avoiding social prioritizing and not…

It is a myth that alcoholics do not seek help on their own. Like other illnesses, a sense of urgency usually drives the decision. It happens every day by accurate information about the illness arriving in combination with some adverse incident related to alcohol. If you are thinking, "that sounds like me," your next step is an assessment by an experienced professional. Try your employee assistance program or an addiction medicine physician, whom you can find in your area by visiting the…