AI-powered app turns consumer wearables into sleep study devices
An app that turns consumer Apple Watches into tools for highly sophisticated sleep stage monitoring was developed by…
Interacting with friends may reduce momentary loneliness for dementia caregivers
Daily interactions with friends, even through something as simple as a text message, may reduce momentary loneliness for…
Lundquist Institute researcher awarded NIH funding to advance ICU care for critically ill patients
The Lundquist Institute is proud to announce that Dong Chang, MD, MS has been awarded a prestigious R01 grant from the…
8-Minute Morning Workout After 50 for Strength and Mobility
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to spend countless hours at the gym to see noticeable results.…
George Clooney isn’t holding back! Find out who he’s telling to ‘f*** off?!’
George Clooney insists Hollywood stars are “not allowed to get old.” The 64-year-old actor plays fictional big screen…
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…
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…
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…
10-Minute Standing Routine That Reverses Aging After 50
Regular strength training preserves bone density, balance, and lean muscle mass—all of which naturally decline with age. Strong,…
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…
Report maps vaccination’s comprehensive benefits for health and economy
A new Gerontological Society of America report, “Concentric Value of Vaccination: Intersecting Health, Economic, and Societal Benefits,” provides…
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;…