Winter 2005

Feature Article

Caught in the Act of Leading

Scientists searching for a way to delay the aging process may have found it in an intervention that many Americans battle with again and again—cutting calories. When used as a lifestyle choice, calorie restriction yields a significantly healthier and prolonged life.

Living Legend

Bernice Gorell, The Polish Lady on Pulaski

Bernice Gorell recently missed a couple of days of work. The 93-year-old had cataract surgery on a Thursday and didn’t go back into her office until ... Monday.

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Science in the Spotlight

The Eyes Have It

Stem cells could hold the key to stopping and even reversing the blinding effects of aging, according to recent research.

Get Mad Before You Get Old!

Medical Errors: How Many is Too Many?

Potentially deadly mistakes continue to plague U.S. hospitals, according to a new report. The study, which analyzed three years of Medicare patient records, estimates that medical errors cause an average of 195,000 in-hospital deaths per year.