When You Think You Know Yourself, But You’re Wrong

A Tiny Buddha essay questions whether long-held self-descriptions still fit, using examples of socializing, hosting and listening.

Still Mothering At 65: The Weariness Nobody Warned Us About

A Sixty and Me essay describes the continuing worry some older mothers feel about adult children and offers six routines for managing the strain.

What One Great Loss Is Teaching Me About How To Live

A Tiny Buddha essay describes how the sudden death of a close family friend prompted its writer to rethink fear, grief and presence.

Home Sensor System Could Spot Loneliness In Older Adults

Researchers tested HomePal, a home sensor system, with 70 older adults for three months. Its ability to identify loneliness has not yet been established.

When “Mom, You Just Do It Better” Becomes A Way Of Life

A Sixty and Me report describes how repeated family requests can leave older women managing household and caregiving work—and how to spot the pattern.

Neurotechnology Offers Hope For Better Anxiety And Depression Treatments

SINTEF researcher Sandra Klonteig says brain measurements could help identify mental health changes and guide treatment, but clinical benefits remain unproven.

A Protective Brain Enzyme May Counteract Aging-associated Cognitive Decline

A Nature Neuroscience study links the enzyme Pla2g2f to brain resilience in aging mice and human microglia, but therapy remains unproven.

When You Can’t Get Everything Right At Once

Psychotherapist Steve Hauptman reflects on the limits of control and why accepting tradeoffs can help people stop treating every compromise as failure.

How Being Authentic Taught Me To Love Myself

In a Tiny Buddha essay, queer therapist Danny Trip describes how community, therapy and living authentically helped them learn self-love.

How I Rebuilt My Life After Devastating Loss

In a Tiny Buddha essay, Angelina describes grieving her husband, caring for their children and rebuilding through journaling, rest and self-reflection.