Why Listening to Music Could Be a Smart Move for Your Brain
A fresh study from Monash University suggests that regular musical engagement, simply listening to or playing music, is linked with a significantly lower risk of…
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How Scientists Could Reverse Aging by Targeting Lysosomal Dysfunction
What if “getting older” didn’t automatically mean a weaker immune system and higher risk of blood cancers? Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at…
Toxic Squash Syndrome From Homemade Juice Case
A routine glass of homemade calabash (bottle gourd) juice turned into a medical emergency for a 64-year-old woman who developed life-threatening “toxic squash syndrome” within…
Best Walking Shoes for Seniors: Comfort & Safety Guide
Finding the best walking shoes for seniors can make the difference between enjoying daily walks and dealing with foot pain or balance issues. As we…
Targeted Treatment Delays Advanced Prostate Cancer
If you or someone you love is living with advanced prostate cancer, there’s encouraging news. A large international study suggests that adding the targeted therapy…
Rashes and Risk: What Your Skin Says About Your Mental Health
Your skin might be talking — and not just about sunscreen. New research presented at the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) suggests that common skin…
Needles of Hope: Acupuncture Eases Senior’s Back Pain
Chronic low back pain is one of those quiet battles that many older adults face. It lingers, limits mobility, and often makes everyday joys —…
Caregiver Support Made Easy: Rally Family & Friends
If you’ve ever stepped into the role of caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one, you’ve probably felt it: the mix of love,…
Age is Not a Deadline: Why Retirement Should Be the Beginning, Not the End
The older you get, the scarier it can feel to take risks. At least, that’s what we’re told. We often hear phrases like “young and…
Secrets of Longevity: How Japan Nurtures Centenarians
Japan has once again broken its own record for longevity: nearly 100,000 of its citizens are now aged 100 or older, according to the country’s…