From Sir Isaac Newton’s famed falling apple inspiring his theory of gravity to the familiar adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” this fruit has long been associated with knowledge, health and longevity. Greek mythology tells of the golden apples of immortality, while in Norse mythology, the gods maintained their youth with apples. […]
It’s no accident that we write about food so often here on SuperAging News. Study after study proves the link between healthy eating and longevity and, conversely, the association between poor diet and disease. So we took particular note of this story about the lack of nutrition training doctors receive in med school. It makes […]
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 […]
Introducing a new SuperAging News Network partner, What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter We’re excited to welcome a new network contributor, the What’s Next Living Longer Better Smarter podcast series. They have a great line-up of podcasts featuring experts on a wide range of topics that deal with exactly the issues we’re covering here at […]
Often referred to as sick building syndrome, indoor air pollution has long been associated with symptoms such as frequent headaches, aggravated allergies, skin rashes, asthma and other respiratory problems. But, as we recently reported, the effects of breathing dirty air can go even further. Over time, it can also increase risk for poor heart health, […]
The journey of aging brings with it an unavoidable reality for many: an increased accumulation of body fat. Though much of society seems mostly focused on the aesthetics of being overweight, doctors look past any cosmetic concerns to focus on the health implications of fat byproducts in the body. Fatty acids are one of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
