We’re excited to feature another story from SuperAging News Network partner BabyBoomer.org, a site dedicated to news, ideas and community specifically designed for the Baby Boomer generation. They have a great line-up of contributors, and we draw on that talent pool to bring you articles and podcasts we know you’ll find engaging. This information-packed article […]
Rural Americans – particularly men – are expected to live significantly shorter, less healthy lives than their urban counterparts, according to our research, recently published in the Journal of Rural Health. We found that a 60-year-old man living in a rural area is expected on average to live two fewer years than an urban man. […]
We know that sleep is a very important influence on health and longevity, and we’ve reported often on how to get a better night’s sleep (you’ll find several links below). But what if you do get to sleep but then wake up again? A common problem is waking up very early in the morning and […]
By Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, University of Cambridge; Christelle Langley, University of Cambridge; Chun Shen, Fudan University, and Jianfeng Feng, Fudan University Human beings are inherently social. We thrive on connection, communication and shared experiences, which help shape our identities and foster a sense of belonging. Yet, in an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, feelings of […]
Meditation is an ancient practice that dates back thousands of years, with roots in various spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. It has been used as a tool for achieving higher states of consciousness, spiritual enlightenment, and inner peace. Over time, meditation has evolved into a widely recognized practice for mental clarity, stress reduction, […]
We’re excited to feature another story from SuperAging News Network partner BabyBoomer.org, a site dedicated to news, ideas and community specifically designed for the Baby Boomer generation. They have a great line-up of contributors, and we draw on that talent pool to bring you articles and podcasts we know you’ll find engaging. This information-packed article […]
In December we attended an Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., that brought together entrepreneurs developing new products and services related to longevity, with a particular emphasis on caregiving. We had the pleasure of meeting Angela Fairhurst, founder of Geri-Gadgets®, an innovative system of manipulative shapes that promote cognitive stimulation. We loved hearing about Angela’s story—not […]
Featuring our SuperAging News Network partner, Barb Desmarais, hostess of the popular podcast series: “What’s Next: Conversations With Boomers.” Vancouver-based Barb Desmarais, a Boomer herself, offers a series of engaging conversations with Boomers on a wide range of topics, from health to finance to fitness to relationships and more. We first met Barb when we […]
Microplastics are in the news again. And let’s just say it isn’t good. As their name implies, microplastics occur when plastics break down into teeny particles, that we can easily ingest through the beverages we drink, the food we eat and even the air we breathe. As a result, scientists are finding more micro-(or nano-) […]
As dementia rates rise globally, families and care partners are seeking ways to maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss. In many cultures, food is central to cultural identity and family life. Cooking traditional recipes can also a unique way to evoke memories and foster social connections. Familiar flavours, scents and cooking techniques […]
