Successful Periodic Continence

Editor\u27s Note: The explanation given below was presented by Dr. Keefe at a meeting of physicians interested in Pre-Can a Conference work in the Archdiocese of New York, May 31 of this year. The Linacre Quarterly includes same to inform other doctors who answer patients\u27 questions in this regard

Laughter and Well Being as We Age

Laughing at mistakes is demonstrably healthy. As we get older, we have accumulated a lifetime of mistakes. Humor and laughter, laughing at ourselves or our circumstances, can be therapeutic

Abuse and Neglect of Animals and People, An Update

Veterinarians have noticed for quite some time that individuals who mistreat their animals may not stop there, carrying over their behavior to spouses, parents and others. Research articles and “overview” publications have increased in number, as have advocacy groups and just the beginnings of connections between domestic violence and animal rights groups

Fighting Frailty with the Mediterranean Diet

It’s appropriate for each of us to examine our eating habits, not just our nutrition intake. The various aspects of the Mediterranean Diet hold potential benefits beyond the important feature of helping to reduce frailty

Gerontology Theory Communicated in the Primary Grades through Picture Books

Educational Objectives 1. To recognize children’s first literature as a means of socialization to aging and older people. 2. To identify children’s books that reflect basic principles of gerontology theory. 3. To help primary school teachers, grandparents, and others interested in human development use books and activities to capture children’s attention. 4. To identify a unit of six brief, overlapping modules, each with objectives, activities, and recommended readings

Finding Light in the Darkness: The Role of Humor

The human story of confrontations with darkness can be lightened with the aid of humor and laughter

The Benefits of Physical Activity on Depression

Physical exercise can be an effective counter-measure against depression. Activity need not be strenuous and it may reduce the risk for depression, even among those with a family history or genetic disposition for depression. And depression in itself may not cause a reduction in physical activity. It could be that we will see health care providers increasingly prescribing doses of physical activity for our mental health