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Marriage Makes Women Drink More, Men Less

Posted on 09/11/2012 by | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments

Bulletin Today | Personal HealthMarriage seems to have a sobering effect on men, but it’s the opposite with women — they drink more, new research shows. Researchers with the University of Cincinnati report that married women drink more than long-term divorced or recently widowed women. Married men, however, drink less than divorced men. The findings, say some sociological experts, could indicate the stresses in long-term marriages — not surprising, considering the spike in the divorce rate among those over age 50. Lead researcher Corinne …

Divorce and Caregiving: A Complicated Relationship

Posted on 07/19/2012 by | Caregiving | Comments

Caregiving | RelationshipsDivorce can complicate caregiving, especially for adult children and stepchildren. Taking care of divorced parents — ugh, potentially multiple sets of parents, in-laws, and their spouses, along with dealing with siblings, stepkids, half siblings, or stepsiblings — can be a challenge. Combine “too many cooks in the kitchen” with “so much to do, so little time!” And then there are the slews of divorced caregivers who will require help themselves in the future. Today, one out of every three boomers is …

I’m 63, She’s 37. How Young Is Too Young?

Posted on 07/13/2012 by | Sex & Relationships | Comments

Home & Family | RelationshipsQ: I’m 63 years old and have been divorced for 19 years. I have met several women over the years, some were very special relationships but never lasted. My question is: How young is too young for a man in a new relationship? I have met a sweet and devoted young lady, and we share many values and interests together. But she is only a year older than my daughter at 37. Is she too young? – BK Dr. Schwartz: …

The Takeaway: Are You Practicing Safe Sexting?

Posted on 07/5/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

News RoundupsAll right, fess up: How many of you have sent a text message that would make your mama (or teenage daughter) blush? It seems sending X-rated texts–aka “sexting”–isn’t just an indulgence of the young: A recent online survey found one in 10 Americans age 55 or older use their cell phones to sext-message.

Online Boyfriend Coming to Visit … Where Does He Sleep?

Posted on 05/7/2012 by | Sex & Relationships | Comments

Home & Family | RelationshipsQ: I’m 72 and met a man online, who lives many hours from me. We have been Skyping for three weeks and have had many good long talks. At the present time he’s at his daughter’s home babysitting for school vacation. He would like to come and visit in a few weeks, and I’m excited for this because I feel we have made a great connection. But I wonder: How we handle the sleeping situation? — KH Dr. Schwartz: Have …

Sex With a Broken Back

Posted on 04/23/2012 by | Sex & Relationships | Comments

Home & Family | RelationshipsQ: My second marriage of 25 years isn’t real happy these days. Aside from worrying about the financial well-being of my children, I’m supposed to have a sixth spinal operation sometime in the near future. While I’m still debating about the surgery, our biggest issue is the lack of sex. Not only am I afraid of the pain sex with my husband might cause, the desire isn’t there. Every position we have tried hurts and his comments to me don’t …