Surfers for Climate’s Silver Surfers initiative has been making waves since October 2024, bringing former world champion bodyboarders Damian King and Ben Player to beaches along Sydney’s northern coast and regional New South Wales. It’s designed exclusively for over-60s, offering a unique ocean adventure that blends expert coaching with the thrill of catching every new […]
Australia’s very own Queen Garnet plum is stepping into the spotlight – not as a fruit salad ingredient but as a potential powerhouse in the fight against dementia! Scientists from the University of Wollongong, University of Queensland, and Victoria University are busy unraveling the secrets of this dark purple plum, bred in Queensland for its […]
Imagine living with uncontrollable hand tremors for 30 years—struggling to hold a coffee cup, write your name, or enjoy simple daily tasks. Now, picture a breakthrough that zaps those shakes away in a single session, without surgery, and even gets covered by Medicare. That’s exactly what happened to one man, and it’s revolutionizing treatment for millions with […]
Exciting news for anyone concerned about brain health! A ground-breaking study published in Nature Medicine reveals that the newer recombinant shingles vaccine doesn’t just protect against painful rashes—it might also shield your brain from dementia! Researchers from the University of Oxford discovered that people who received the recombinant shingles vaccine had a significantly lower risk […]
For those of us in our 60s and beyond, the fear of Alzheimer’s is all too real. Maybe you’ve seen a loved one struggle with memory loss, or perhaps you’ve worried about your own cognitive health. The good news? Diagnosing Alzheimer’s may soon become as easy as a routine blood test—no expensive scans or invasive […]
Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have uncovered a promising secret weapon against gray hair—luteolin, a natural antioxidant found in vegetables like celery, broccoli, carrots, onions, and peppers. In a clever experiment with mice bred to gray, those treated with luteolin kept their dark fur while their peers turned gray, suggesting that luteolin plays a […]
Alright, folks, let’s talk about a party trick that’s secretly a superpower: standing on one leg! Forget fancy gadgets and complicated fitness routines; apparently, your ability to balance like a flamingo is a surprisingly accurate predictor of your overall health and longevity. Yes, you heard that right! This simple test, often overlooked, is turning heads […]
Lymphedema, characterized by painful swelling due to lymph fluid buildup, has long challenged medical professionals seeking effective treatments. A recent study investigated the potential of combining Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor C (VEGF-C) therapy with autologous lymph node transfer to enhance lymphatic regeneration. VEGF-C, known for stimulating lymphatic vessel formation, was administered as Lymfactin, an experimental […]
A recent study by the University of Michigan highlights that a significant majority of older Americans are in favor of Medicare covering weight-loss medications. Specifically, 83% of respondents believe health insurance should include these drugs, with 75% advocating for Medicare coverage. However, only 30% are willing to accept higher premiums to fund this benefit. Expert […]
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