_ Aging WellRedefining Health and Well-Being in America's Aging Population By Sondra Forsyth articleChronological age itself plays almost no role in accounting for differences in older people’s health and well-being, according to a … Read More→
_ Aging WellIs There a “Fountain of Youth” Gene? By Sondra Forsyth articleA discovery by researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine raises the tantalizing prospect that doctors could use … Read More→
_ Aging WellHow Old Do You Look? The Answer Is in Your Genes By Sondra Forsyth articleResearchers reporting in the Cell Press journal Current Biology on April 28th 2016 say they have found a gene that … Read More→
_ Aging Well SkinCan a “Second Skin” in a Bottle Banish Wrinkles? By Sondra Forsyth articleA release from the MIT News Office written by Anne Trafton reports that scientists at MIT, Massachusetts General Hospital, Living … Read More→
_ Aging WellSmell and Taste: The Spice of Life By Sondra Forsyth articleDid you know that your sense of smell and taste are connected? As you get older, these senses can change, … Read More→
_ Aging WellA Vitamin That Stops the Aging Process of Organs By Sondra Forsyth articleNicotinamide riboside (NR) is pretty amazing. It has already been shown in several studies to be effective in boosting metabolism. … Read More→
_ Aging WellResearchers Define the Elements of a “Good Death” By Sondra Forsyth articleFor most people, the culmination of a good life is a “good death,” though what that means exactly is a … Read More→
_ Aging Well Medical CareDiscussing Older Adults' Values & Goals Helps Guide Healthcare Providers By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording to he Health in Aging Foundation, person-centered care puts individual values and preferences at the heart of healthcare decisions, … Read More→
_ Aging Well Senior HealthWomen Have Lost Their Advantage Over Men Regarding Living Free of Disabilities Past Age 65 By Sondra Forsyth articleIn a reversal of a long-standing pattern, a 2016 study done at the University of Michigan found that older women … Read More→
_ Aging WellMoving Do’s and Don’t’s By Sondra Forsyth articleAccording to recent studies, 61% of people place moving homes at the top of their stress list, ahead of relationship … Read More→
_ Aging WellPeople in Their 60s Benefit From Giving Advice By Sondra Forsyth articleA study done in 2016 found that people in their 60s who give advice to a broad range of others … Read More→
_ Aging WellInhibiting Age-Related Inflammation Extends Lifespan By Sondra Forsyth articleAging is associated with a wide range of tissue dysfunctions. Among these are metaplasias – conditions in which one kind … Read More→
_ Aging WellTelomeres – A Key to Aging? By Sondra Forsyth articleIn each of the human body’s cells there are 23 chromosomes, which are twisted, double-strands of DNA molecules. Chromosomes are … Read More→
_ Aging Well Senior HealthLife-Extending Hormone Bolsters the Body's Immune Function By Sondra Forsyth articleA hormone that extends lifespan in mice by 40% is produced by specialized cells in the thymus gland, according to … Read More→
_ Aging WellNew Longevity Genes Identified By Sondra Forsyth articleCentenarians show successful aging as they remain active and alert when they’re 100 years old and beyond. Scientists at Stanford … Read More→
_ Aging WellHaving a Purpose May Add Years to Your Life By Sondra Forsyth articlePeople who have a higher sense of purpose in life are at lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease, according … Read More→
_ Aging Well Brain Health Exercise Health & FitnessStudy Links Physical Activity to Better Memory Among Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth articleJust in case you need one more reason to get up off the couch or the desk chair, a study … Read More→
_ Aging Well Caregiving Healthy Diet & Nutrition Loneliness Mental & Emotional Health Positive Attitude Senior Health Well-beingHome-Delivered Meals Reduce Loneliness By Sondra Forsyth articleWhen Congress passed the Older Americans Act in 1965 to support elderly people who were struggling — often alone — … Read More→