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It’s early spring and I’ve just traumatized my body with a heart-stopping, mind-numbing plunge into Lake Michigan. With winter’s icy chill still very much in charge, taking the dive was so excru…

It’s early spring …

It’s early spring and I’ve just traumatized my body with a heart-stopping, mind-numbing plunge into Lake Michigan. With winter’s icy chill still very much in charge, taking the dive was so excruciating that it seemed almost death-defying. But afterward? Amazing, rejuvenating, exhilarating (I survived!). At the same time, somehow, I felt a pervasive sense of calm. Truly, a top-of-the-world feeling that stayed with me all day long.So, I get why cold Therapy has become all the rage. From open water swimming and ice baths to cold plunges and whole-body cryotherapy, this centuries-old pra…

Almost 90% of Americans aged 65 and older live in their own homes. Almost 80% want to continue. That’s not news—anyone familiar with SuperAging knows that “aging in place” is a big desirable. …

Almost 90% of Americ…

Almost 90% of Americans aged 65 and older live in their own homes. Almost 80% want to continue. That’s not news—anyone familiar with SuperAging knows that “aging in place” is a big desirable.But can it be achieved? What are the needs? What are the costs? Who will pay? What is the role of family members—particularly, adult children—in providing help?These are the questions dealt with in a must-read report in The Wall Street Journal.The report points out that “only about half of adults 65 and older say they have had serious conversations with loved ones about future nee…

We pay a lot of attention to poor outdoor air quality, particularly in high traffic urban or industrial areas, and how it can pose serious risks to our health. This is especially true for people livin…

We pay a lot of atte…

We pay a lot of attention to poor outdoor air quality, particularly in high traffic urban or industrial areas, and how it can pose serious risks to our health. This is especially true for people living with respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis or COPD, prompting officials to regularly issue health advisories for higher-risk individuals to stay indoors on “high pollution” days.But according to research, our comfy, cozy homes may not provide the protection we think. Consider this from the EPA: “In the last several years, a growing body of scientific evidence has indicated that…

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new method of detecting protein aggregation in cells that are the hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. As reported here and here, this discovery could…

Researchers at Tel A…

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new method of detecting protein aggregation in cells that are the hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. As reported here and here, this discovery could enable diagnosis “up to 15 years before the first symptoms appear, facilitating early treatment or even preventing the currently incurable disease.”With the aid of super-resolution microscopy, the researchers examined the cells of Parkinson patients to detect the abnormal build-up of the alpha-synuclein protein—but in the skin cells, not the brain cells.The abnormal build-up of the…

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of do…

Since 2020, the cond…

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force.The intense scientific effort that long COVID sparked has resulted in more than 24,000 scientific publications, making it the most researched health condition in any four years of recorded human history.Long COVID is a term that describes the constellation of long-term health effects caused by infection with t…

A noted Wall Street guru says much consumer spending is being driven by Baby Boomer parents handing over Money to their Gen Z and millennial children.As reported here, Meredith Whitney, CEO of Me…

A noted Wall Street …

A noted Wall Street guru says much consumer spending is being driven by Baby Boomer parents handing over money to their Gen Z and millennial children.As reported here, Meredith Whitney, CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group and one-time “Oracle of Wall Street” (for predicting the Great Financial Crisis), says that “”American Express data shows Gen Z and Millennials are spending at a rate that’s five times more than the rate for boomers.”She says “they have the wherewithal to spend on things like French-press coffee, Instagrammable leisure experiences, online gaming a…

Getting enough Sleep is a big factor in promoting longevity. We’ve reported on it often, for example here, here and here. But there may be times when it doesn’t happen, and a natural response is t…

Getting enough sleep…

Getting enough sleep is a big factor in promoting longevity. We’ve reported on it often, for example here, here and here. But there may be times when it doesn’t happen, and a natural response is to “catch up” on that lost sleep, typically by “sleeping in” on the weekend.This may make us feel “rested up,” but does it actually work? Does it produce any measurable benefits?A new study, reported here, suggests the answer is “Yes.” The study analyzed sleep data from 90,000 participants in the UK Biobank database, and reported that people who caught up on lost sleep over …

Dementia, which is characterized by a progressive loss of cognitive function, affects millions worldwide, yet there are many misconceptions about the condition. These myths not only cause unnecessary …

Dementia, which is c…

Dementia, which is characterized by a progressive loss of cognitive function, affects millions worldwide, yet there are many misconceptions about the condition. These myths not only cause unnecessary fear but in some cases, prevent people from seeking early diagnosis and proper care. This is all the more important because of the significant impact dementia can have not just on our quality of life, but also our longevity.“Too many people are in the dark about dementia — many feel that a dementia diagnosis means someone is immediately incapable of living a normal life, while myths and mi…

We’re seeing more and more research on the importance of the gut microbiome as a factor in overall health and longevity. We’ve reported on it here, here and here. Now we’re learning about how th…

We’re seeing more …

We’re seeing more and more research on the importance of the gut microbiome as a factor in overall health and longevity. We’ve reported on it here, here and here. Now we’re learning about how the gut microbiome can affect specific organs. In this article, two Canadian professors discuss its impact on our skin.The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Not only does it act as the first line of defence against external stressors such as environmental toxins, pathogens and pollutants, our skin can also reveal much about our internal health.Research has shown that the gut a…

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…

For SuperAgers, ther…

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 the barrage of sudden vaccines for COVID. But are we really aware of the whole range of what’s out there, what we need, and what may be missing?Do we know what new research may have been going on in the field, and whether or not there are “new” vaccines more…

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 …

Getting out of bed a…

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 for regular physical activity, and the associated health benefits. They also know that good nutritional habits complement a healthy active Lifestyle. Unfortunately, few people know what to put on their plates to ensure they hold on to their muscles as they age.Food comp…

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 h…

In recent years, the…

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 with digestion but also plays a vital role in maintaining our overall health. Research has linked a healthy gut to improved immune function, mental health, reduced inflammation, and even a longer lifespan.For instance, as reported here, a study published in …