Tag: aging & longevity
These 8 Life-Changing Tips Will Help You Age Well
Ilchi Lee, the author of I've Decided to Live 120 Years shares his life-changing tips on how to feel content and fulfilled until the last moments of your life.
mTOR and the Science of Aging and Chronic Disease
What if you could age slower and maintain your ability to be active and enjoy your family well into your 70's or 80's or...
What Happened When I Fell and Broke My Shoulder
After I fell and fractured my shoulder, I learned that there are many issues to consider in addition to the fall and the fracture.
Do Optimism and Pessimism Impact Health Outcomes?
Many scientific studies have found links between optimism and better health outcomes. The converse is true for pessimism .
Why Cataract Surgery Can Reduce Falls in Seniors
Falling related to bifocal glasses is a significant danger to seniors and something that can be easily corrected with cataract surgery.
Perseverance: Being Knocked Down Four Times, But Rising Up Five
This is a story about perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds: A 69-year old widow finally got her driver's license after 949 failed attempts.
Fall Prevention: Why Every Aging Adult Should Learn Tai Chi
Meaningful evidence suggests that Tai Chi may reduce the risk of falls in aging adults. Every senior should consider taking the time to learn it.
Do You Know the 3 Main Causes of Blindness in the...
Many people think vision loss is just a normal part of aging but it doesn’t have to be. There are many steps you can take to reduce your risk of blindness.
Antioxidants and Free Radicals: Hope or Hype?
The results of studies examining the impact of antioxidants and free radicals on health are mixed showing benefits and harm for both.
How to Spot a Senior-Friendly Gym
Here are some ways to spot a senior friendly gym that caters to the unique exercise and fitness needs of older adults.
Scientific Reasons Why Keeping Fish Helps Prevent Loneliness
Fish can help reduce stress, positively impact mental health & enforce a daily routine - all of which, science suggests, may help prevent loneliness.
Healthy Life Extended by Eight Years in a Landmark Study
We know we can extend healthy life using readily available medications and a team-based, systematic approach. But, do we have the will to do it?