It’s always interesting to read or hear individual centenarians offer their “secrets” to a long life. These stories are becoming more and more frequent, and of course we will continue to report on them, for example here and here. But what’s equally important is to have experts look for trends and common denominators—steps we ourselves […]
Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death, impacting millions each year. In the United States alone, around 795,000 people suffer a stroke annually, with about 610,000 of these being first-time cases. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the #5 killer in the U.S. In Canada, stroke affects […]
Caption: Is the adage “calories in, calories out” true? The short answer is yes, but the full story is more nuanced. From the moment food touches your tongue to the time it leaves your body, your digestive system and gut microbiome work to extract its nutrients. Enzymes in your mouth, stomach and small intestine break […]
Okay, it’s not exactly news any more that a majority of “older” people want to, and plan to, age in place.The reasons make perfect sense: independence and autonomy, enjoyment of the neighborhood, closeness to health care, etc. It’s a neat and tidy story. But some fascinating new research suggests another driving factor. Are you ready […]
When Apple’s version of AI, branded as Apple Intelligence, rolls out in October to folks with the company’s latest hardware, the response is likely to be a mix of delight and disappointment. The AI capabilities on their way to Apple’s walled-garden will bring helpful new features, such as textual summaries in email, Messages and Safari; […]
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. […]
