A groundbreaking new study from Harvard Medical School suggests that lithium—a mineral long used to treat mood disorders—may offer powerful protection against Alzheimer’s disease. The findings, published in the journal Nature, point to the potential of lithium to be repurposed as a treatment for one of the most devastating and widespread conditions affecting older adults. […]
More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this is a good thing. Physical exercise is not only key to disease prevention, it is also a recommended part of treatment for many illnesses. However, starting to move at this stage of life requires some […]
When we talk about health, the dominant narrative often revolves around biochemistry — the molecules, enzymes, and chemicals that run our bodies. But what if this perspective only tells half the story? Modern science is beginning to reveal that energy and frequency—the realm of biophysics and quantum biology—play a foundational role in how our cells […]
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us seek ways to recharge and rejuvenate without adding more stress or artificial stimulants to our bodies. The quest to move with minimal effort yet achieve maximum benefit in health and recovery is a journey well worth exploring—and Tai Chi offers a beautiful answer. Moving with Minimal Effort, Gaining […]
In a fast-paced world overflowing with digital distractions and endless demands, the simple act of making tea can become a profound ritual for peace, focus, and self-connection. At the Cape Breton Tea Company, our blends are more than just ingredients—they are intentional invitations to create meaningful moments of calm, clarity, and community. Whether you begin […]
Featuring our SuperAging News Network partner, Barb Desmarais, host 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 […]
Recently, I found myself pouring my heart out, not to a human, but to a chatbot named Wysa on my phone. It nodded – virtually – asked me how I was feeling and gently suggested trying breathing exercises. As a neuroscientist, I couldn’t help but wonder: Was I actually feeling better, or was I just […]
It was an every-other-day routine, full of frustration. Every time my husband called his father, who was 94 when he died in 2022, he’d wait for his dad to find his hearing aids and put them in before they started talking. Even then, my father-in-law could barely hear what my husband was saying. “What?” he’d […]
As we reported here, it’s often all too easy to dismiss persistent fatigue, brain fog, headaches, or feeling chilled as inevitable companions of aging. Yet for many of us, these symptoms may point to something more treatable: anemia. Often under-recognized, anemia can significantly impact quality of life, physical strength, and even cognitive function. What is […]
There is certainly growing awareness of the damaging effects of overexposure to the sun, including skin cancers. Still, I see in both my medical practice as a skin cancer specialist and in the course of my research as an associate professor of oncology that there are still many harmful habits and ideas about tanning that […]
