Winter weather makes it hard for everyone to get around. But for many, especially older people, the whole world can feel like an icy sidewalk every day of the year, particularly if they already have problems with their mobility that puts them at higher risk of falling. For people who have trouble getting around, stairs, […]

Driving is much more than simply getting from place to place. For many older adults, it’s a key to independence, flexibility, and social connection. Yet as we age, physical changes—like slower reflexes, vision or hearing challenges, or mobility issues—can make driving more difficult. Thankfully, today’s car technology is helping to bridge that gap. From smart […]

We written a lot on SuperAging News about the importance of staying physically active for healthy aging, for example here, here, and here. But sometimes, well, life happens and it’s hard to find the time (or let’s face it, energy) to fit in the daily workout. But a new study says you don’t have to […]

For Paul, a finance administrator, things came to a head when his report mistakenly included £7,000,000 of costs rather than £700,000. Fearing accusations of fraud, Paul disclosed his recent dementia diagnosis to his boss. Six weeks of sick leave became six months, and then a stepping stone to early retirement. Several years later, Paul regrets […]

Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably one of the most important diseases confronting humankind — Alzheimer’s disease? Despite decades of research, there is still no curative treatment for Alzheimer’s – no “magic bullet” that stops this devastating degenerative brain disease in its tracks. Not surprisingly, finding the magic […]

Intermittent fasting is a popular topic of conversation in the health and wellness realm, and with that, there is also confusion. The reality is, this is not just a trend, but an actual skill many of us can use to better our health. I say this is a skill because we can use fasting to […]

Have you been diligently eating clean and healthy, yet still noticing an increase in the number on the scale? It can be frustrating and confusing to put in all that effort to eat well, only to see weight gain. In this blog post, we will explore some surprising reasons for weight gain while eating clean […]

Journaling is often seen as a creative pastime, a way to preserve memories, sort feelings, strengthen self-reflection. Or as Joan Didion famously wrote: “I don’t know what I think until I write it down.” But science shows that expressive writing holds big benefits for our health as well. From reducing stress and enhancing cognitive function […]

Have you ever thought about why we have a brain? The obvious answer might be “to think”. But scientist Daniel Wolpert came up with a completely different explanation at the 2011 meeting of the Society for Neuroscience: “We have a brain for one reason and one reason only: to produce adaptable and complex movements” Use […]

Have you ever thought about why we have a brain? The obvious answer might be “to think”. But scientist Daniel Wolpert came up with a completely different explanation at the 2011 meeting of the Society for Neuroscience: “We have a brain for one reason and one reason only: to produce adaptable and complex movements” Use […]