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The Long Run

Be careful what you think

It may come true. Stereotypes about aging can be bad for your health — or good.

By Kay Lazar
Globe Staff / March 15, 2010

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When you think about aging, what words and images come to mind? Wrinkled, forgetful, maybe feeble? (Full article: 1016 words)

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