5 Daily Standing Moves to Reverse Muscle Loss After 50
After you hit 50, growth hormones—like testosterone and estrogen—decline substantially, which can take a major toll on your…
4,000 counts for a lot— Harvard Gazette
How many steps do you need to reap health benefits? A new study by investigators from Harvard and…
Disruption of glial circadian rhythms linked to Alzheimer’s disease progression
Alzheimer’s disease is notorious for scrambling patients’ daily rhythms. Restless nights with little sleep and increased napping during…
More Older Americans Live in Danger of Dying Alone
This summer, at dinner with her best friend, Jacki Barden raised an uncomfortable topic: the possibility that she…
Walnuts > Supplements? Why Getting Antioxidants From Real Food Beats Pricey Pills
(© sharafmaksumov – stock.adobe.com) In A Nutshell Why it matters: Oxidants—including highly reactive free radicals—damage proteins, fats, and DNA;…
New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
By decoding the blood-brain barrier’s intricate structure and function, researchers are paving the way for new therapies that…
Sperm From Older Men Have More Genetic Mutations
Human semen not only accumulates genetic mutations with age; as the percentage of sperm carrying potentially serious mutations…
Viral ‘anti-aging’ cooking hack may influence health, longevity
A growing body of research suggests that how you cook your food — not just what you eat — may…
Low pulse could be a concern in an older endurance athlete
Dr. Keith Roach  | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old male who is a…
What a 292,000-person study reveals about hidden risks
A large Northern Ireland cohort found no clear pollution-related rise in Parkinson’s disease overall. Yet, subtle signals in…
Over 50? Knee Pushup Count That Signals Strong Upper Body
Pushups are a classic bodyweight exercise that are a staple in many fitness routines—for good reason. Not only…
Co-creation of a motor–cognitive exercise programme—a qualitative study with older people and physiotherapists | BMC Geriatrics
The analysis of the older participants’ and physiotherapists’ perspectives and reflections on motor–cognitive exercises during the co-creation process…