Walking around my neighborhood in the evening, I am hit by the smells of summer: fresh-cut grass, hamburgers grilling and a hint of swimming pool chlorine. These are also the smells of summers from my adolescence, and they remind me of Friday evenings at the community pool with my friends and our families gathered around […]
When it comes to our health, the conversation often centers around what’s off-limits. But let’s focus on what to add—because the right nutrients can support your body through hormonal shifts, reduce inflammation, and even slow down the visible signs of aging. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or simply want to feel energized and strong into your 50s […]
Summer is just getting started, and millions of people are under heat advisories as a major heat wave spreads across large parts of the central and eastern U.S. in June 2025. For many people, summer is their favorite season, a time for cookouts, beach trips and other outdoor activities. However, summer also brings the risk […]
The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults across more than three decades found that their average likelihood of developing dementia between ages 55 to 95 was 42%, and that figure was even […]
Featuring our SuperAging News Network partner, Barb Desmarais, host of the popular podcast series: “What’s Next: Conversations With Boomers.” Vancouver-based Barb Desmarais, a Boomer herself, offers a series of engaging conversations with Boomers on a wide range of topics, from health to finance to fitness to relationships and more. We first met Barb when we […]
When Kim Kardashian paid a fine in 2022 for promoting a crypto token without revealing she was paid for it, and Matt Damon told us that “fortune favours the brave,” in a crypto currency ad, it became clear that crypto had crossed over into pop culture. But beneath the celebrity sheen and Super Bowl ads, […]
Many dog owners wonder whether they share similarities with their dogs, including characteristics like a calm temperament, a sociable personality or even a bit of stubbornness. The idea that people and dogs resemble each other is not just a joke. In fact, some researchers have explored this question. As a clinician and researcher who has […]
Moving is an incredible cure for so many physical and psychological ailments. It is imperative we move, but it’s also important that we move correctly to avoid pain and/or injury. In the world of ergonomics, there is a saying. ‘The perfect position is the next position’. Meaning, always change the position your body is in […]
Despite the popularity of semaglutide drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss, surveys suggest that most people still prefer to lose weight without using medications. For those preferring a drug-free approach to weight loss, research shows that certain nutrients and dietary strategies can naturally mimic the effects of semaglutides. Increased intakes of fiber and […]
The growing proliferation of AI-powered chat bots has led to debates around their social roles as friend, companion or work assistant. And they’re growing increasingly more sophisticated. The role-playing platform Character AI promises personal and creative engagement through conversations with its bot characters. There have also been some negative outcomes: currently, Character.ai is facing a […]
