Performing acts of kindness is more than just a way to spread joy. A growing body of research has linked it to better overall health and even longevity. As reported here, Dr. Kelli Harding, an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center, said: “Small acts of kindness are an essential and […]
Imagine attending a funeral where the person who has died speaks directly to you, answering your questions and sharing memories. This happened at the funeral of Marina Smith, a Holocaust educator who died in 2022. Thanks to an AI technology company called StoryFile, Smith seemed to interact naturally with her family and friends. The system […]
You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As with many things, the reality is more complicated. Here’s the distinction: Being cold isn’t why you get a cold. But it is true that cold weather makes it easier […]
Water may be the elixir of life, yet many of us don’t give it the attention it deserves. Staying adequately hydrated is not just about quenching thirst—it plays a critical role in overall health and may even add years to your life. Recent research sheds new light on the impact hydration has on longevity, disease […]
Many people look to diet trends or new exercise regimens – often with questionable benefit – to get a healthier start on the new year. But there is one strategy that’s been shown time and again to boost both mood and health: meditation. In late 2022, a high-profile study made a splash when it claimed […]
One of the best ways to look at the premise of SuperAging—”getting older without getting old”—is to compare people of the same age from different generations. What’s the health of a 70-year-old born, for example, in 1940, compared to a 70-year-old born in 1950 or 1960 or later? We would expect a longer future life […]
Humans have been searching for a fountain of youth for millennia. Now, there may be one — for canines. And we might be next. In an exciting development for pet parents, Loyal, a U.S.-based startup dedicated to extending the lives of our furry friends, has said it expects to release of its first longevity pill […]
Here’s another provocative contribution from our SuperAgingNews Network partner, BabyBoomer.org. They have a great lineup of experts across all 7A’s of SuperAging, and we draw on that talent pool to bring you articles and podcasts we know you’ll find engaging. This podcast features financial planner James Conole, discussing the perils and pitfalls of thinking you’re […]
Brian Blank is a finance scholar and Fed watcher who researches how companies navigate downturns and make financial decisions, as well as how markets process information. Brandy Hadley is a finance professor who leads a student-managed investment fund and studies corporate decision-making and incentives. Together, they’re also the resident economic oracles at The Conversation U.S., […]
Imagine this: Two days before your family holiday party, you get a text about an online order you placed a week ago, saying the package is at your door. It comes with a photo – of someone else’s door. When you click the attached link, it takes you to the online store, where you enter […]
