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Arthur and Carol Kornhaber: Gurus of Grandparenting

Interview by Pat Burns, written by Paula Munier

Arthur & Carol Kornhaber

There are grandparents — and then there are Arthur and Carol Kornhaber, the husband-and-wife team who virtually pioneered the crusade for grandparents’ rights. From establishing the groundbreaking Foundation for Grandparenting to lobbying for grandparent visitation legislation, this dynamic couple has spent some [...]

“Sitting Kills, Moving Heals”

A NASA scientist reveals the science of why sitting is deadly — and how to use gravity to achieve lifelong health — in new book

Americans have struggled for decades to exercise more and get healthy, but we’re still fatter, sicker and more tired than ever before. Why [...]

Original “Lady Gaga” Going Strong at 102

 

 

 

 

While attending the first annual Irvine International Film Festival (IIIF), I had the auspicious occasion to meet and interview Carla Laemmle. At age 102 Ms. Laemmle defies any notion of what a centenarian looks and acts like. Standing straight and strong, she entered the theater on the arm of her [...]

Grandmom, Jane Fonda’s 3rd Act

Are we living in a longevity revolution? That’s the message Jane Fonda presented at the inaugural, bicoastal TEDxWomen conference; it’s worth watching and worth sharing.

Entitled Life’s Third Act Ms. Fonda started her talk sharing points of view that many people are awakening to: philosophers, doctors and artists are taking a new look at the [...]

Grandparents Are Needed More Than Ever, MetLife Study Affirms

“One of the most fascinating studies I’ve ever done,” says Peter Francese, founder of American Demographics Magazine and one of the nation’s leading demographics and consumer marketing experts, describing the report published last summer by MetLife Mature Market Institute titled “American Grandparents: New Insights for a New Generation of Grandparents.”

Distilled from an impressive compilation [...]

Catching Up with Kay Glynn

Champion role model for all ages

“America’s Fittest Grandmom” Kay Glynn is still wowing us as an athlete and proud grandmother. Kay was our GRAND cover story in the January/February 2010 issue, and we caught up with her to see what’s new. Not much, really: just setting a new World Masters Record in the pole [...]

The Peak Performance of a Grand Man

Intrepid adventurer, entrepreneur and wellness guru Werner Berger takes it higher and higher

Interview by Pat Burns

Werner Berger could be the poster child for wellness. Never mind that he’s in his mid-70s. He’s the picture of health and well-being. In fact, this successful corporate consultant, leadership/performance expert, mountain climber and wellness advocate is a [...]