Longevity - Page 5

September 27

7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts

Personal trainers explain how older adults can exercise safely by avoiding common mistakes like ego lifting, skipping strength training and having inadequate recovery time.

September 27

WWII nurse, age 106, donates bullet from husband's heart to Pearl Harbor museum

A 106-year-old former nurse gave the Pearl Harbor museum the bullet that brought her and her late husband together after the December 1941 USS West Virginia attack.

September 20

Researchers say being 'fat but fit' could be less deadly than being underweight

New research challenges BMI assumptions, showing overweight individuals may not face higher death rates while underweight people show increased mortality risk.

September 20

Older adults should target these muscles when strength-training, says fitness pro

Strength training for seniors should emphasize posterior muscles like the glutes and upper back rather than mirror muscles to prevent pain and maintain independence.

September 19

7 steps to ‘super-aging’ are key to living a longer, more fulfilling life, experts say

The "7 As" of super-aging offer practical strategies for living longer and healthier lives, covering attitude, activity, awareness and four other key principles.

September 18

Dementia risk nearly doubles among those with common sleep disorder, study finds

Mayo Clinic researchers report that chronic insomnia in older adults leads to a 40% higher dementia risk and accelerated brain aging over 5-1/2 years.

September 17

Weight loss drugs could add years to Americans' lives, researchers project

New research reveals that GLP-1 drugs may significantly lower mortality rates in Americans by 2045, as obesity contributes to 70% of leading death causes in high-income countries.

September 13

Breakfast timing may hold the key to living longer, new research reveals

Scientists analyzed meal timing data over decades and found that older adults who eat breakfast earlier have higher survival rates than late eaters.

September 13

Fitness expert reveals 6 pillars of strength training that older adults should master

Health experts recommend strength training as the main priority for older adults to prevent muscle decline and maintain functional fitness for daily activities.

September 7

Additives in ultra-processed foods linked to higher death risk in major study

Research identifies five food additive categories including flavors, sweeteners and coloring agents that may significantly increase all-cause mortality risk.