Letters

Living Better Longer Dr. Andrew Weil's recommendations for maximizing health and happiness as we grow older were welcomed by many readers. Some had their own suggestions about exercise and the need for mental activity

The excerpt from Dr. Andrew Weil's book Healthy Aging was well presented [Oct. 17]. Weil gave a balanced view of nutritional advice on aging, and I was glad to see someone point out the dubious nature of the antiaging business. Most of what we spend on vitamin supplements and health food represents unreasonable expectations of our ability to control aging. Such...