Heat takes it out of you. After a long, hot day, we feel tired and grumpy. But sustained periods of heat do more than that – they age us faster. Cumulative heat stress changes our epigenetics – how our cells turn on or off gene switches in response to environmental pressure. Now, new research from the […]
At 90-years-young, legendary trumpeter Herb Alpert is still going strong. Last fall, he released his 50th album titled, appropriately enough, “50.” And now he has returned to the stage for his first national tour since 1984, bringing his signature Tijuana Brass sound to fans old and new. “I’m going to do something that I’ve always […]
As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ourselves in natural surroundings. The summer can be wonderful, but all too often we are often forced to share these picturesque moments with unwanted companions. Insects like mosquitoes, bees, ticks, […]
Nutrition is rife with controversy and debates on meat, dairy, grains, and even lentils! But there is little debate on whether one should eat their fruits & vegetables. And it’s no wonder why! Fruits and vegetables are full of nutritious anti-inflammatory nutrients called antioxidants which are the cornerstone for health and longevity. There’s a growing […]
Kim Beckham, an insurance agent in Victoria, Texas, had seen friends suffer so badly from shingles that she wanted to receive the first approved shingles vaccine as soon as it became available, even if she had to pay for it out-of-pocket. Her doctor and several pharmacies turned her down because she was below the recommended […]
Like it or not, artificial intelligence has become part of daily life. Many devices – including electric razors and toothbrushes – have become “AI-powered,” using machine learning algorithms to track how a person uses the device, how the device is working in real time, and provide feedback. From asking questions to an AI assistant like […]
We’re pleased to feature another podcast from Dr. Gillian Lockitch, author, blogger, podcaster and a member of the SuperAging News Network. In this episode, Dr. Gill hosts James Strole, a futurist and advocate for radical life extension, on her podcast “Growing Older, Living Younger.” Strole discusses his lifelong quest for physical immortality, inspired by first […]
If you’ve worried that AI might take your job, deprive you of your livelihood, or maybe even replace your role in society, it probably feels good to see the latest AI tools fail spectacularly. If AI recommends glue as a pizza topping, then you’re safe for another day. But the fact remains that AI already […]
Americans love small businesses. We dedicate a week each year to applauding them, and spend Small Business Saturday shopping locally. Yet hiding in plain sight is an enormous challenge facing small business owners as they age: retiring with dignity and foresight. The current economic climate is making this even more difficult. As a professor who […]
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 […]
