Grab Your Cape: It’s Time To Become A SuperAger!
August 9, 2023
There’s no doubt that our population is aging. And as a larger percentage of us get older, it’s important to understand how we can prolong our cognitive abilities and protect our brains from the ravages of dementia. After all, age is the major risk factor for Alzheimer’s, and projections are…
A Hope And A Prayer: Who Will Gain Access To The New FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Treatment?
July 12, 2023
If you or a loved one suffers from mild cognitive impairment or have been diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s Disease, you’ve likely followed the news over the last few months about a new treatment awaiting FDA approval. Well, that FDA approval has arrived: Leqembi, a medication that targets the amyloid plaques…
Power Naps: Is It Ok To Nap During The Day?
June 28, 2023
Perhaps you’ve recently retired and as you begin to map out what your days will look like, you’re wondering if an occasional daily snooze is okay to include on the schedule. As so many of us are aware, that “mid-afternoon slump” (which can actually be a result of a natural…
For So Long: Exercise May Be Your Best Bet Right Now For Longevity
June 21, 2023
Judging from reader responses to last week’s post on a possible way to slow down aging, many of us would jump at the chance to stop the clock- or at least add more time to allow us to enjoy a longer life. Anti-aging “biohackers” are experimenting with ways to stay…
Hair Hope: Research Is Bringing Us Closer to Managing Aging Hair Problems
June 21, 2023
Whether you are going gray, or suffering hair loss, many of us become unhappy with the state of our hair as we get older. The texture changes, density changes, and what was once considered “normal” may now be a distant memory in terms of how your hair “behaves.” While the…
Slow Going: New Study Suggests Possible Way To Slow Down Aging
June 14, 2023
If there are days you wish you could tell your body’s aging process just to slow down, or times you wish you could capture some of the energy and vitality you felt as a younger person, you’re not alone. Most of us would relish feeling more youthful and extending our…