The scale of cyber fraud is staggering, with older adults disproportionately impacted, according to the FBI. In the U.S. alone, scams targeting people older than 60 led to over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023—an increase of approximately 11% from the previous year. The average victim lost $33,915 due to these crimes, the FBI reports. […]
David Cravit and Larry Wolf talk to SuperAging News Network partner Barb Desmarais Can practicing gratitude really increase longevity? We’ve recently written about it here on SuperAging News, and now David and Larry appear as guests on the podcast of Barb Desmarais to discuss the idea further. First we look at what the science says. […]
As reported here, here and here, Apple is rolling out another software upgrade to its popular AirPods Pro 2 earbuds. But this one will be revolutionary. It will transform the earbuds into “clinical grade” hearing aids. Users will be able to perform a quick hearing test using the earbuds and an iPhone or iPad. If […]
Let’s face it: aging eyes are all too often aching eyes. From dry eye syndrome and presbyopia (a gradual loss of the ability to focus on nearby objects) to more serious conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration, these common age-related eye problems can have a big impact on our overall wellness and quality […]
Featuring our SuperAging News Network partner, Dr. Gillian Lockitch We’re pleased to feature another podcast from Dr. Gillian Lockitch, author, blogger, podcaster and a member of the SuperAging News Network. Physician, professor, author, international speaker, researcher and entrepreneur, Dr. Gillian enjoyed a 25 year career as medical professor and dual-certified specialist in pediatrics and medical biochemistry. […]
We welcome another contributor to SNN, the SuperAgingNews Network. BabyBoomer.org offers a combination of news, ideas and community specifically designed for the Baby Boomer generation. They have a great line-up of contributors, and we’ll be drawing on that talent pool to bring you articles and podcasts we know you’ll find engaging. This provocative article is […]
The 67 million Americans eligible for Medicare make an important decision every October: Should they make changes in their Medicare health insurance plans for the next calendar year? The decision is complicated. Medicare has an enormous variety of coverage options, with large and varying implications for people’s health and finances, both as beneficiaries and taxpayers. […]
The good news is that in many countries, life expectancy is continuing to rise. The not-so-good part? Even as Baby Boomers are living longer, their overall health may be worse than previous generations, particularly when it comes to specific conditions such as Type-2 diabetes and heart disease. This finding comes from a recent study by […]
We all want to get the most out of our holidays, which is why we so often turn to online “top things to see” lists, or TikTok recommendations of a destination’s best sights and eateries. But as useful as these strategies can be, using the internet to plan every detail of your travel omits the […]
Feeling grateful for the blessings in your life? If so, you just might live longer. That’s the conclusion of a recent study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Prior research has shown an association between gratitude and lower risk of mental distress and greater emotional and social wellbeing. However, its association with physical […]
