aging
Coverage of aging in the Nexus archive.
- Why your 70s might be your most liberating decade yet
The article discusses how turning 70 can bring liberation through reduced societal pressures, neurological shifts prioritizing efficiency, and intentional living. Experts highlight increased freedom to decline non-essential commitments, focus on personal growth, and pursuing long-held aspirations without external validation.
- Alanis Morissette, 52, reveals she relies on HRT to overcome menopause as she says she's 'embraced' getting older with 'humour'
Alanis Morissette, 52, disclosed that she uses hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage menopause symptoms and stated she has embraced aging with humor.
- Simple solutions when cooking feels like a chore
The article discusses challenges of cooking for older adults living alone, highlighting solutions like community dining, shared cooking with neighbors, and prepared food options to combat isolation and maintain nutrition. Experts emphasize reframing meals as social activities and utilizing resources such as meal delivery services.
- Simple solutions when cooking feels like a chore
Cooking can become challenging with age or after major life changes, leading to isolation and poor nutrition among older adults. The article highlights solutions like dining with friends, sharing meals with neighbors, using prepared foods, and leveraging resources like Meals on Wheels to maintain social connections and healthy eating habits.
- Simple solutions when cooking feels like a chore
The article discusses challenges of cooking for older adults living alone, highlighting solutions like social dining, shared cooking, and prepared food options to combat isolation and maintain nutrition. Experts emphasize self-compassion and adapting habits to life changes.
- Osteopenia is silently weakening bones in millions of people
Osteopenia is a common condition causing bones to become less dense and fragile, often discovered after a fracture or bone scan. Contributing factors include aging, menopause, poor diet, and inactivity, while solutions involve exercise, adequate calcium, vitamin D, and healthy habits.
- When and how to downsize
The article discusses downsizing as a strategic choice for older adults to enhance freedom, safety, and emotional well-being. Experts recommend starting conversations in mid-50s, evaluating home accessibility, and prioritizing practical needs over sentimental attachments to space.
- When and how to downsize
The article discusses downsizing as a proactive choice for older adults, emphasizing planning, practical considerations like accessibility and maintenance, and redefining needs for current and future life stages. Experts recommend starting conversations in mid-50s and highlight that downsizing can involve better-suited living arrangements rather than strictly smaller homes.
- When and how to downsize
The article discusses downsizing homes for older adults, emphasizing planning ahead to make it a choice that supports freedom and safety. Experts highlight considering practical factors like maintenance, accessibility, and future needs, while balancing emotional attachments to space. Downsizing can involve smaller homes, better layouts, or multigenerational spaces.
- Yale study finds nearly half of older adults improved with age
A long-term Yale study found that nearly half of adults over 65 improved physically, mentally, or both over time, challenging the myth that aging causes constant decline. The study also noted that individuals with more positive attitudes about aging were significantly more likely to show these improvements.
- 25 exercises that tell you more about your strength than any gym test
The article lists 25 functional strength exercises that assess a body's ability to handle daily tasks, emergencies, and aging-related challenges, emphasizing practical strength over traditional gym tests.
- The Butterflies That Defy Aging
Heliconius butterflies defy typical aging patterns by living up to a year—25 times longer than related species—and maintaining vitality like feeding, laying eggs, and muscle strength. Their longevity is linked to a unique diet of pollen, processed via a specialized proboscis, and larger brain regions for memory, according to a study in Nature Communications led by Jessica Foley and Stephen Montgomery.
- Scientists know the 12 reasons your body ages — this drink combats all of them
Scientists have identified 12 reasons for bodily aging, and a specific drink is claimed to combat all of them. The article suggests a potential solution to aging through this beverage.
- I have really bad foot pain when I get out of bed in the morning... what's going on? DR SCURR reveals the common condition to blame, why it gets worse as you get older and exactly how to treat it
The article discusses morning foot pain caused by a common condition, as explained by DR SCURR. It addresses why this condition worsens with age and outlines treatment options.
- Trump at 80: A president ‘really uncomfortable’ with aging
Trump, at 80, is a president described as 'really uncomfortable' with aging. He faces increasing scrutiny over his age that intensifies with each passing year.
- Trump at 80: A President ‘Really Uncomfortable’ With Aging
The article discusses President Trump's discomfort with aging at 80 and mentions his recent attendance at the NBA Finals in New York.
- I reluctantly joined a water aerobics class, and it changed my life. I met new friends there, and they helped me rethink aging.
The author joined a water aerobics class after her favorite pool closed, leading to unexpected friendships and a new perspective on aging. She found community and acceptance through the class, which contrasted with her previous solitary swimming routine.
- At 33, I became CEO of an organization that provides care services for seniors. It changed how I see aging.
Megan Walton became CEO of Southern Maine Agency on Aging at 33, leading a nonprofit that provides senior care services like day programs and Meals on Wheels. Her role shifted her perspective on aging, highlighting the importance of community support and services for older adults.
- Scientists discover a hidden cause of aging cells that can be reversed
Researchers found that declining phosphatidylcholine levels cause age-related mitochondrial dysfunction and reduced cellular energy. Increasing this nutrient restored youthful mitochondrial function in aging organisms, indicating potential to slow or reverse aging aspects.
- When you lost your virginity may impact how you AGE, study reveals
A study suggests that the age at which someone loses their virginity may influence how they age. The research highlights a potential correlation between early life events and aging processes.
- The 3 sleep behaviors linked to brain damage that can lead to dementia: study
New research identifies three sleep behaviors linked to brain damage and dementia risk. These habits are associated with aging and impact brain health.
- 5 habits that are making you age faster
The article highlights five everyday habits that may accelerate physical and skin aging, as noted by experts. These habits contribute to visible signs of wear on the body and skin.
- Aging and Eye Problems
The article discusses the relationship between aging and eye problems, highlighting common vision issues associated with aging. It includes a link to the original post and Hacker News comments, though no comments are present.
- Objective metrics that change the most as we age
The article from Empirical Health's blog discusses biomarkers that undergo the most significant changes with age, highlighting objective metrics linked to aging. It is associated with a Hacker News thread but has no comments.
- In step toward immortality, Israeli scientists say they can ‘rewind’ aging in mouse livers
Israeli scientists at Bar-Ilan University and the US National Institute on Aging have discovered that the SIRT6 'longevity' protein can reverse DNA structure in mouse livers, potentially extending healthy human lifespan. The peer-reviewed study suggests a step toward combating aging.
- Is your fringe making you look old? Expert reveals why slicked back hair can take years off your face in your 50s and beyond
The article discusses how a slicked-back hair fringe can make individuals in their 50s and beyond appear older, based on an expert's analysis of the styling's impact on facial aging perception.
- Scientists discover why some DNA-doubled cells refuse to die
Scientists discovered that some cells retain double DNA after failed division, a phenomenon linked to aging, cancer, and diseases. Not all such cellular failures behave similarly, challenging previous assumptions about their uniformity.
- Scientists discover hidden driver of aging — Simple supplement reversed brain decline
Scientists discovered that declining levels of the Menin protein in the hypothalamus contribute to aging-related issues like inflammation, memory loss, and bone degradation in mice. Restoring Menin or supplementing with D-serine reversed these effects, offering a potential pathway to combat age-related decline.
- When you lost your virginity may impact how well you age: study
A study suggests that the age at which a person first has sexual intercourse may have implications for how they age over time. The research indicates a potential correlation between sexual debut age and aging outcomes.
- The three simple changes to restart muscle growth after midlife and get your dream body
An article discussing three simple changes that can help restart muscle growth after midlife to achieve fitness goals. The piece focuses on strategies for older adults to regain or build muscle mass during middle age and beyond.
- Scientists discover tiny gut particles that may drive aging and chronic disease
Scientists have discovered tiny gut particles that may contribute to aging and chronic disease, with young animal particles showing potential to counter aging-related damage in older animals. The study suggests these microscopic particles from the gut drive inflammation and chronic diseases associated with aging. This discovery hints at new possibilities for future treatments.
- A grad student’s wild idea sparks a major aging breakthrough
Researchers at Mayo Clinic discovered that aptamers, tiny synthetic DNA molecules, can selectively attach to senescent cells linked to aging and disease. This breakthrough emerged from a casual conversation between graduate students and could enable more precise identification and targeting of these cells in living tissue.
- Trinny Woodall, 62, vows not to 'disappear' as she ages and says she's 'never happy' despite the success of her £200million beauty empire
Trinny Woodall, 62, asserts she will not 'disappear' as she ages and admits she is 'never happy' despite the success of her £200 million beauty empire.
- Study reveals how 10-year-olds see getting OLD - and it's not complimentary
A study found that 10-year-olds have negative perceptions of aging, highlighting concerns about independence and appearance. The research reveals children's views on aging are predominantly unfavorable.
- New treatment that promises to reverse aging booming among the elite... but side effects can be devastating: JILLIAN MICHAELS
A new treatment promising to reverse aging is gaining popularity among the elite, but it carries potentially devastating side effects. The article highlights the treatment's dual nature of innovation and risk.
- How to make yourself 'visible again' when menopause leaves you feeling dull and ignored: The 12 tips and tricks every woman over 50 should know
The article provides 12 strategies for women over 50 to regain visibility and confidence during menopause, addressing feelings of being overlooked or dull. It focuses on practical tips to navigate this life stage and maintain social and personal presence.
- A “death” protein may be the key to slowing aging at its source
Scientists discovered a protein linked to cell death damages mitochondria in blood stem cells, weakening the immune system over time. Disabling the protein preserved stem cell strength and balance under stress, suggesting a new strategy to slow aging.
- Scientists remove “zombie” cells and reverse liver damage in mice
Scientists identified 'zombie' immune cells that accumulate with age and high cholesterol, contributing to liver inflammation and damage. Removing these cells in mice reversed liver damage without dietary changes, offering potential insights for treating aging-related and metabolic diseases.