Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can injure the knee and require medical treatment. A quarter of the adult population worldwide experiences knee pain each year […]
What makes a good retirement? I’ve been researching the lives of “silver backpackers”: Japanese seniors who embark on a later-life journey of self-discovery. Many experienced Japan’s high-growth economy, characterised by rigid gender roles. For many men who worked as iconic cultural figures of sarariiman (white collar workers), excessive working hours were normalised and expected. Their […]
Astrocytes — named for their star-like shape — are a type of brain cell as abundant as neurons in the central nervous system, but little is known about their role in brain health and disease. Many neurological diseases are caused by or result in the loss of cells in the central nervous system. Some diseases […]
Scientists continue to learn more about the causes of Alzheimer’s disease, with each new discovery opening up more potential for prevention and treatment. At SuperAging News, we strive to keep you informed, and we’ve reported here, here and here on some of the most important new findings. Now a Flemish research team has discovered, in […]
Here’s a compelling podcast, through SuperAgingNews Network partner BabyBoomer.org., featuring the Aging Well podcast series, with host Dr.Jeff Armstrong. In this episode, he interviews DC Frost, an inspiring author who launched her literary career in her 60s with her debut novel A Punishing Breed. They discuss her journey of self-reinvention, the creative process behind her book, […]
“Home sick home” happens. We reported here on the hidden hazards from indoor air pollution (and it’s more serious than you might think). Harmful substances can come from a depressingly long list of culprits, including toxic household cleaning products, as well as common building materials like paints, adhesives and carpets. And that’s not to mention […]
Melissa, a 30-year-old educator, came to the emergency department with a sudden onset of double vision. She had not been in an accident or suffered any trauma and had never experienced this symptom before. However, she noted that a few months earlier, the vision in one of her eyes had become blurred and then returned […]
Who doesn’t love a tasty snack? All too often, though, we turn to ultra processed foods such as chips and sugary treats—which, as we reported here, can lead to a myriad of health risks, including stroke and cognitive decline. Research has shown that 25 percent of people undo many of the benefits of eating healthy […]
SuperAging News Network partner Barb Desmarais talks to Denise Torgerson We’re told it’s good not to get stressed out about little things. But hold on a sec — is this always true? What if the little things add up? What if we tolerate too much, and there’s a cumulative effect that is more damaging than […]
Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and strength, leading to fragile, brittle bones that increase the risk of fractures, especially in the spine, hips and wrists. The National […]
