Margie Zable Fisher

July 3, 2023 at 5:00 AM EDT A large body of research backs up the idea that people get happier as they age. TV and movies have long portrayed older characters as grumpy and unhappy. But the reality is often very different. Everybody still dreads…

Between busy days and a stressful few years, it’s no wonder many of us are having more trouble snoozing lately. And while it may be tempting to reach for sleeping pills, relying on them can trigger GI upset, headaches and dry mouth. To the rescue:…

How many times in your life will you do something with such a profound effect on someone?" asks Travis Hudelson, 64, of Cranford, New Jersey, a suicide hotline volunteer with the Westfield, New Jersey, Caring Contact crisis center. He has a good…

We love sunny summer days, but high temperatures and humidity swings up the risk of an ischemic stroke, a blockage in a blood vessel to the brain. Experts suspect temperature fluxes affect the autonomic nervous system, which regulates your heart rate…

Next Avenue The power of giving in business applied to giving in marriage At the beginning of your marriage, wouldn’t it have been nice to have had a road map to creating a happy and healthy partnership? That might have made it easier for those of us…

A few years ago, I remember scolding my teenage daughter when she used the “F-word.” Now? I just don’t give a $#^%&. It seems like other people feel the same way. Everywhere I turn, I hear the F-word in songs and on TV shows. My local friends often…

At the beginning of your marriage, wouldn't it have been nice to have had a roadmap to creating a happy and healthy partnership? That might have made it easier for those of us who have been married (over 90% of Americans over the age of 60), and…

What do actor Jessica Biel, tennis pro Rafael Nadal and former professional basketball player Michael Jordan have in common? They all have thalassophobia, or fear of the ocean. Many of us do. Those of us with the most severe form of this phobia may…

Why is happiness so important? Perhaps Aristotle said it best: Happiness is “the chief good toward which all other things aim.” Why should you try to be happy? Being happy is more than just an idle need. “Scientific studies show that when people are…

Did you know that almost any type of dog can improve your mental health? Many studies have proven that just spending time around your dog, as well as petting and snuggling with him, helps lessen anxiety, depression, stress and even loneliness. But…

We are all horrified about the Surfside, Fla. condo collapse, and our hearts go out to families and friends of the victims. This type of tragedy is, thankfully, uncommon, but does bring up an important question: How can you know if your retirement…

Most of us love dogs. In fact, 63% of households own a dog, according to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). This has steadily increased over the years, and was helped by a 30% jump in…

Clubhouse is the new, fast-growing, invite-only social networking app that allows people to voice chat about a variety of topics. Health is one of the fastest-growing areas of discussion. In fact, at any time, day or night, you can find conversations…

As obituary writer Margalit Fox said in the 2016 documentary "Obit," about The New York Times obituaries section, "Obits have next to nothing to do with death, and, in fact, absolutely everything to do with life." Michael de Adder, 53, heartily…

The pandemic has led even the most technologically averse to embrace new ways to use computers and mobile devices. While many of us began using online video chats during COVID-19 to stay connected with friends and loved ones, online content…

How will you celebrate the holidays this year? Next Avenue asked our readers on Facebook last month: For those who celebrate: How has the pandemic affected your holiday plans? What will you do differently, and what are you worried about? You shared…

Why has cremation become more popular during the pandemic? In addition to the increasing trend in cremations prior to the pandemic, during COVID-19, the restrictions on gatherings and other concerns have made cremation a more viable option for many.…

How to make a difference in the world from the safety of your home. If you would like to help others, but you're wondering how to do so while you're quarantining at home, there's good news. Thanks to technology that provides virtual ways to stay in…

“If you want to know how J.Lo coped as she turned 50, don’t listen to my podcast,” says Mary Rogers, creator of Experience 50: The Podcast for Midlife. While most midlife women would gladly trade their problems for J.Lo’s (we’re so sorry A-Rod…

Juan Perez, Amy Bobchek, Marcus Ferreira were all diagnosed with COVID-19 in March."I really wanted to work during my sickness," Perez told Insider. "But the most I could do was catch up on 'Better Call Saul' and take naps."Ferreira, a 20-year-old…