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Fiber and Quality Carbs Linked to Healthier Aging in Women, Study Reveals

Carbohydrates have long been a dietary villain, but a groundbreaking study from Tufts University suggests it’s time to rethink that narrative. Specifi...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

6/5/2025

3 min read

Dick Van Dyke at 99: Wife Calls Long Life a 'Curse,' Yet Star Shines On

At 99, Dick Van Dyke is still stealing the spotlight, but his wife, Arlene Silver, calls his long life a bittersweet "curse." Speaking at the "Dick & ...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

5/28/2025

3 min read

Vitamin D Could Slow Aging by Protecting DNA, Major Study Reveals

A groundbreaking study suggests that a simple daily dose of vitamin D might just be the fountain of youth we’ve all been searching for—well, at least ...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

5/28/2025

3 min read

Hearing Aids Could Ease Loneliness Epidemic Among Seniors, Study Finds

Hearing loss, a common companion of aging, may be fueling the loneliness epidemic among seniors, but a new study offers hope. Researchers at NYU Lango...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

5/19/2025

3 min read

Dick Durbin Calls on Elder Lawmakers to Step Aside Before 'They're Carried Out'

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, the Illinois Democrat, made waves Thursday by suggesting that seasoned lawmakers—himself included—should consider ma...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/25/2025

3 min read

Dementia on the Rise: A Neurologist Explains Why and How You Can Lower Your Risk

Dementia rates in the U.S. are climbing, with people over 55 now facing a 42% chance of developing the condition in their lifetime. Researchers projec...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/23/2025

4 min read

80-Year-Old Woman With Alzheimer's Tackles 3,000-Mile Walk to Inspire Healthy Aging

At 80 years old, Judy Benjamin isn’t just defying expectations—she’s walking right past them. Thirteen years after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the Cali...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/18/2025

4 min read

Meditation Might Just Be the Ultimate Anti-Aging Hack, New Study Finds

Could sitting quietly and repeating a mantra really help you age more gracefully? According to a new study published in Biomolecules, long-term practi...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/18/2025

4 min read

Smartphones Might Help Keep Dementia at Bay for Older Adults, New Study Suggests

Turns out, all those dire warnings about smartphones rotting our brains might not hold up—at least not for older adults. A new Baylor University study...

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

4/18/2025

3 min read