70-Year-Old Sets Record as Oldest Woman to Climb El Capitan in Yosemite, to Better Know Her Son
Climbing El Capitan at 70 is no mean feat, even for the mom of the world's most famous rock climber, who summited on her 70th birthday.
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There's 'No Link' Between Exercise and Developing Arthritis in the Knee
A new study from the University of Oxford has found 'no link between exercise and developing arthritis in the knee' - news many will welcome.
The Inspiring Story of The Parkinson's Painter Who Finally Followed His Dream
After his Parkinson's diagnosis at age 65, Norman Greenstein turned dark times into opportunity by fulfilling his dream of being an artist.
4 Common Medicines Have Reversed Alzheimer's in Mice
4 common medicines have reverse Alzheimer's disease, says a new study from IRB Barcelona published by Genome Medicine.
New Antibodies Could Slow Down Aging by Destroying Old Cells With Pioneering Treatment
Researchers at Leicester and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya have designed antibodies that destroy old cells, slowing down agin.
Yuengling Beer Delivers Truckload of Lager to 106-Year-old Woman Who Drinks a Can Every Day (WATCH)
Yuengling brewery delivered 20 cases of free beer to 107-year-old Margaret Dilullo—her favorite lager that she drinks every day.
A Grocery Line Where Slower is Better: Supermarkets Open 'Chat Checkouts' to Combat Loneliness Among Elderly
The Jumbo grocery store chain in the Netherlands has opened 'chat checkouts' for people who want to move slower.
New Study of 'MIND' Diet Shows It May Improve Memory and Thinking Skills in Old Age
Rush University Medical Center has been examining how the MIND diet positively enhances cognitive performance.
4 in 10 Older Americans Say They've Had the Best Sex of Their Lives as They've Aged
A new survey of 2,000 Americans aged 50 and older found that 45% reported having the best sex of their lives as they've aged.
What Are the Top Sounds Most Likely to Trigger Your Happy Memories? Poll Names Top 40
These are the top sounds most likely to trigger fond memories for people polled in a study of 2,000 adults over the age of 50.
100-Year-old Grandma Sets Guinness World Record as a Powerlifter, and Continues Winning Trophies (WATCH)
This weight lifter, Edith Murway-Traina, is 100 years old, and she has just entered the Guinness Book of Records.
Is This the End of Alzheimer's? MEND Protocol of Precision Lifestyle Changes Leads to Compelling Clinical Trials
Clinical trials of a functional medicine approach to reversing cognitive decline from Alzheimer's has produced "unprecedented" results.
Metabolism Does Not Slow Down in Mid-Life as is Commonly Believed, Says Study
A new study suggests your metabolism actually starts its inevitable decline much later than we all assumed.
The Lifestyle of This Amazonian Tribe May Hold a Key to Healthy Aging
The Tsimane Indigenous people of the Bolivian Amazon experience less brain atrophy than their American and European peers.
Seniors Are Now Texting Grandchildren After Learning Skill in Lockdown - And 1/3 Like it More Than Calling
A silver lining for seniors during lockdown was learning how to text message-an easy method for bonding with their grandkids.
83-Year-old Sets World Record Sailing Alone Across the Pacific Without Stopping
Kenichi Horie has the market cornered on world records for sailing alone across the Pacific Ocean, from his home in Japan to San Francisco.
Watch Seniors Come to Life When Puppies Flooded Their Nursing Home
This is the heart-warming reaction of care home residents as they enjoyed a visit from an adorable group of Pomeranian and British bulldogs.
This Fruit Could Help Improve Memory and Ward Off Dementia, Study Says
Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower 'bad' cholesterol-according to new research.
The Mechanism Behind Memory Loss in Aging Was Identified By Scientists at Johns Hopkins
Neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins have identified the mechanism in the brain behind age-related memory loss.
Even in Your 80s, Adopting a Healthier Lifestyle Can Add Years to Your Life
Adopting a healthier lifestyle can add years to your life—even in your 80s or living with chronic illness, according to new study from Japan.
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