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Life (Part 2)


Ch. Title Description # Day Date Time Length RPT CC DVS AD MD
36.1 The Science of Happiness Everyone says that money can't buy you love, but what about happiness? Experts discuss how happiness changes with age; the importance of taking age in stride; and the pros of getting older. Guests: Tal Ben-Shahar, David Hyde, and Joe Queenan. 210 SA 05/18/13 07:30am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 The New Face of Alzheimer's As many as 10 million baby boomers will eventually be diagnosed with this disease that wipes out memory in a slow inexorable process. Life (Part 2) looks closely at the disease from a number of perspectives-including those of a brilliant and inspiring woman who is now experiencing the early stages of the disease-and the families who must do the caregiving. 211 SA 05/25/13 07:30am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 Brain Exercise What are the secrets to keeping your brain up and running well? Experts explain how physical exercise actually affects the health of this most vital organ. 212 SA 06/01/13 07:30am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 Mechanics of Aging Students get new insights into how it feels to be older by building "empathy suits". Physician/Author Dennis McCullough, psychology professor John Cacioppo and Professor of Orthopedic Medicine Thomas Shives explain the changes that baby boomers can expect in their bodies--and how to cope. Martha Stewart details her campaign to improve geriatric care in America. 213 SA 06/08/13 07:30am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 Controlling The Boomer Belly Psychologists Jennifer Lovejoy and Patrick O'Neil with Dr. Michael Jensen explain how aging Americans can ward off the dreaded gut. Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee reflects on losing more than a hundred pounds and re-inventing himself in other ways. Maureen Orth explains why Tina Turner is her personal role model for sexy and stylish aging. 214 SA 06/15/13 07:30am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 Encore Careers Former New York Times columnist Robert Lipsyte, takes on the issues facing today's generation of 50-plus baby boomers. A panel of experts presents tips on how to reinvent and re-invest your talents. They explain how boomers are re-educating themselves; learning new technologies; and legitimizing and energizing volunteerism. 215 SA 06/22/13 07:30am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST
36.1 Purpose Prize Winners Every year, the Purpose Prize rewards social entrepreneurs over 60 who are taking on society's biggest challenges. Prize-winners Sharon Rohrbach and Jock Brandis talk about their contributions to society. Career counselor Carol Vecchio explains how to pursue purpose in later life. Harvard professor Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot discusses her new book, The Third Chapter: Passion, Risk, and Adventure in the 25 Years after 50. Legendary editor Sir Harry Evans explains how a lifelong pastime keeps him feeling young. 216 SA 06/29/13 07:30am 00:26:46 (RPT) (CC) × ST