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2023 study
Coverage of 2023 study in the Nexus archive.
- The family treating healthy aging like a team sport
Charlotte Lim, 80, began strength training at 72 after her daughter Yan encouraged her to join a gym they co-own. The family emphasizes healthy aging through exercise following the death of Yan's father at 69. A 2023 study highlights the benefits of strength training for older adults.
- Coal is not beautiful, clean or cheap!
Coal-fired power plants pose significant health risks due to soot and toxic emissions like mercury, which contribute to chronic illnesses. A 2023 study found coal pollution causes higher mortality than previously estimated, and coal power is economically less viable than renewable energy sources. The Trump administration proposed funding for coal plants despite their environmental and health impacts.