For SuperAgers, there are few health topics that are more fragmentary and incomplete than vaccines. Many of us think mainly of the vaccines we received as young children, like measles and mumps and polio, and assume we’re now largely “covered.” There have been a few new categories, of course, like the annual flu shot and […]
Getting out of bed and sitting on the toilet may be relatively simple tasks for many people, but they become more difficult with age. This is because of one of the many bodily changes associated with aging: our muscles shrink and become weaker, a condition known as sarcopenia. Most people are aware of the recommendations […]
In recent years, the role of gut health in promoting overall wellness and longevity has gained a lot of attention – and justifiably so. Often referred to as the “second brain,” the gut is home to trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes collectively known as the gut microbiome. This intricate ecosystem not only helps […]
Lisa DaRocha is a brilliant coach who helps people reinvent themselves. “I think that from a societal perspective, this notion that at 65 we’re done, is really an old way of looking at things. Very outdated.” In this episode, you’ll meet Lisa DaRocha, a coach who, in her words, “helps people get from where they […]
Aging is a biological process that no one can avoid. Ideally, growing old should be a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Aging also has a darker side, however, often linked to disease. Every second, your cells perform billions of biochemical reactions that fuel essential functions for life, forming a highly […]
SuperAging News Network partner Barb Desmarais talks to Denise Torgerson Do you really need a bucket list? What if you don’t have one? What are the advantages and disadvantages of bucket lists? Are there other ways of expressing your goals and giving yourself a sense of purpose? Does every aspiration have to be radical or […]
Attachment — the maintaining of family and social relationships as we age – is one of the 7A’s of SuperAging. Not only is it good for our health and happiness, but it could impact how long we live. The science is clear: loneliness is, in and of itself, a serious risk to health and longevity. […]
There are basic actions we don’t really think about: lifting a package off the floor, getting up from a chair, pushing a door open. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to perform these basic moves, and if we don’t do them with the correct form, we risk injury and pain. This excellent […]
Look at the photo — he might well be older than 65, the “traditional” age of retirement. Yet doesn’t he seem happy and confident and full of purpose? Clearly, he’s gaining a lot more benefit from “unretirement” than dollars and cents alone. That’s why we were attracted this article: it asks us to look at […]
Here at SuperAging News, our editors work diligently to bring you the latest longevity news, studies, and scientific discoveries, as well as expert tips for living your healthiest, happiest and most fulfilling life, no matter your age. In much the same way, we’ll now be curating exciting and highly-ranked products, not to mention the best […]
