Health & Wellness
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Asserting Flexibility Boosts Longevity May Not Be a Stretch!
Flexibility isn’t just for yoga influencers or people who can still touch their toes. A 13-year study reveals that greater range of motion is linked to lower mortality — especially for women. From spinal twists to stress relief, discover how bending daily might keep you from breaking down later. 🧘♂️✨
Listening to Music After 70 May Cut Dementia Risk by 40%, Playing by 35%, And Doing Both By Even More. 🎶 Sing Along If You Must.
A large study of adults 70+ found that regularly listening to music was linked to about a 39% lower risk of dementia, while playing an instrument was tied to about 35% lower risk—and doing both looked even better. It’s accessible, enjoyable, and scalable. Start with 15 minutes a day and a few weekly play sessions.
U.S. Computational Biology: More Simulations, Less Culture, Will Boost Drug Discovery & Leave Animal Testing… Stranded
Computational biology is moving discovery from culture to compute. With AI models, multi-omics, and cloud HPC, the U.S. market is forecast to grow from ~$3.5B (2025) to ~$9.5B (2034). Expect faster target ID, better trial design, fewer animal tests—and more drugs reaching patients sooner.
Supercentenarians: Two Examples, Genes, Lifestyle, and the Mission-Criticality of Eating… Yogurt
From Maria (117) to Jeanne (122), extreme age is a team sport: genes, daily habits, social ties, low inflammation, and a spoon of plain yogurt. Fun + smart and science-aware.
Do Yourself A Favor: Get Out and Smell the Breeze. Plus, It Can Boost Your Sense of Humor!
Forget miracle pills — turns out, the cure for stress, low energy, and bad moods might just be a stroll in the park. From better health and sharper thinking to a funnier outlook on life, nature delivers. Literally.
Genes Are GenUinely Secondary; GenUflect Only To The Power of Your Will
Genes may whisper, but lifestyle shouts. 🧬 A groundbreaking Oxford study proves your longevity is driven more by your habits, environment, and stress levels than by DNA. From sleep and income to cigarettes and love, your choices are rewriting your biological clock — one salad (or donut) at a time.
Breast Cancer Five-Year Survival Rate Jumps to 90%
🎀 Breast cancer five-year survival rates soared from 75% to 90% in 40 years thanks to awareness, screening, and smarter treatments. A success story with pink ribbons, memes, and serious disparities still to tackle.
Can't You See That New Eye Drops May Now Sharpen Aging Eyes in Just One Hour and Help Kill Presbyopia?
Presbyopia affects 80% of people over 40—but now, new eye drops promise to restore near vision in just one hour. Here’s what the science says (and a little humor too).
One Thing That’s Not Falling: The Number of Falls — And That’s a Downer!
Falls are up, and not in a fun way. Here’s why — aging, meds, frailty — and how to fight back with balance, strong bones, and a few laughs along the way.
Prostate Cancer Rates Are Rising: Time to Update Testing Recommendations
Prostate cancer rates are creeping back up, driven by late-stage diagnoses. Experts say it’s time to rethink PSA testing — before it’s too late.