Category Archives: Anti-Aging

Ever wondered how our memories get sorted out while we sleep? Well, a team of researchers led by Dr. Thomas Schreiner from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich delved into this mystery. Back in 2021, they found a link between certain patterns of brain activity during sleep and the reactivation of memories. What wasn’t clear was ...click here to read more

It’s a fact of life that adults are more likely to experience pain from arthritis in the spine than younger individuals. Yet, this doesn’t mean that you’re doomed to develop arthritis. Instead, you can take steps to minimize your risk of developing the condition, reducing both the likelihood of acquiring it and staying comfortable if ...click here to read more

A new study suggests the key to living longer could be eating less. Published in the journal Nature Aging, researchers found that restricting calories could have substantial benefits, including delayed aging. The study included 220 adults who either made a 25% calorie cut to their diet or made no changes at all. The Body Mass ...click here to read more

Do you know that hydration could hold the key to healthy aging? As we age, our skin begins to lose elasticity, and wrinkles become more visible. But drinking water can actually help increase your body’s natural ability to reduce signs of aging and keep you feeling refreshed. While many people know that staying properly hydrated ...click here to read more

Your hands might just be your most valuable tools. They allow you to button your shirt, open jars, feed yourself, and communicate with friends. So, when they start getting stiff, sore, and change shape, it can be highly concerning. What’s happening? Arthritis is the most likely cause and can rob you of independence. Your fingers ...click here to read more

Countless people pop popular pain medications to help them cope with joint pain to make it through the day. But that short-term relief could come at a long-term cost, according to some new research. A new study suggests that over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication like aspirin, Aleve, or ibuprofen may make arthritic knee pain worse. The ...click here to read more

Is it true that age could all just really be a state of mind? Maybe not the number, but how you reach those numbers could be. A growing body of research suggests that a person’s mindset – how they feel about growing older – may predict how much longer and how well they live as ...click here to read more

Graceful aging is a beautiful thing, however, there are certain age-related changes that many wish they could slow down. One of them is the changes that happen to the face. Age brings gifts like greater wisdom, experience, and accomplishments, but the changes that affect outward appearance are often the primary focus, mainly when it changes ...click here to read more

There are a lot of discriminatory “isms” and “phobias” out there, many of which have seen increased awareness over the years. But it seems like ageism is rarely discussed and affects many aging adults. Ageism is prejudice based on people’s advancing age. It can be overt, like not hiring somebody because of their age, not ...click here to read more

Last week, I found a bag of carrots in my cutlery drawer and my stereo remote in the bathroom. No joke. These things happen. Being absent-minded and misplacing items like keys or even putting something away in the wrong place is an occasional slip-up that everybody makes on occasion. As you’ve been getting older, maybe ...click here to read more

In our fast-paced world, it seems like new studies on how to prevent dementia are released all the time. While some of these studies are complex, others offer simple solutions that may lower your risk. For example, a recent study released seven simple steps you can take to help keep your mind healthy and reduce ...click here to read more

Good sleep comes with many benefits: it helps you feel refreshed, energized, and clear-headed during the day. It may also help defend against dementia and early death. A couple of studies from 2021 suggest that too little sleep may boost the risk for dementia and impact longevity. Although it’s long been understood that dementia can ...click here to read more

There is plenty of data to show that more activity can lead to more brainpower and a lower likelihood of memory loss and thinking trouble with age. Now a new study offers a suggestion how. Recent research published in Neurology suggests that activity may influence memory and thinking skills by improving glucose metabolism and reducing ...click here to read more

Cholesterol can play a significant role in heart health. But new data suggests it could be essential for your brain. A new study suggests that higher “good” cholesterol levels in the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord may help protect against Alzheimer’s. Researchers looked at high-density lipoprotein (HDL) concentrations – known as the “good” ...click here to read more