Health & Wellness
Tag: Longevity
Young Adults Eat Out but Pass the Bar
Young adults are eating out — but passing the bar. As alcohol consumption hits a 90-year low, health wins big while booze and restaurant margins feel the hangover. Not everyone’s thrilled… but bodies are.
Moai, Gaman, and Shinrin-yoku: Japanese Pillars for Your Health
Moai for friendship, Gaman for resilience, and Shinrin-yoku for forest-powered calm — Japan’s iconic wellness trio offers timeless guidance for a healthier, happier life. Here's how to bring these ancient pillars into your modern routine… with a FUNanc1al twist.
Treating Sleep Apnea Early May Breathe New Life Into Your Odds of Avoiding Parkinson’s Disease
Sleep apnea may increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease — but early treatment could dramatically change the outcome. A hopeful, science-backed look at why breathing at night matters for the brain.
More Muscle, Less Belly = Younger Brain. Yes, Really.
New MRI research shows that building muscle and reducing hidden belly fat can make your brain biologically younger. Strength matters, balance matters, dancing matters — and Ozempic might not be the hero on every front. Here’s how to keep your body (and brain) aging in reverse. 🧠💪💃
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.
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.
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.
Hearing Aids Help Fight Dementia — Listen Up!
Wearing hearing aids before 70 cuts dementia risk by more than half. Early action not only saves memory but also saves money — from $1 trillion global costs to billions in U.S. care. 👂🧠💸
Lithium: Not Just Brie for Batteries, but Also for Brains
Lithium isn’t just for powering Teslas or stabilizing moods — Harvard scientists say it’s a brain essential that could slow aging and fend off Alzheimer’s. The twist? You’ll find it in your salad, not your toolbox. 🥗⚡🧠