PositiveAgers
Helping people of all ages to get the most out of later in life living by providing ideas and interv
24/05/2024
https://youtu.be/FYr04ymjD1w?si=39oRfxxPtOh3zMQY
Longevity: can ageing be reversed? Ageing has always been inevitable but fasting, epigenetic reprogramming and parabiosis are just some of the scientific techniques that seem to help people st...
17/05/2024
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/other/these-8-daily-habits-could-add-up-to-24-years-to-your-life-new-study-says-even-adding-only-one-may-lead-to-4-extra-years/ar-AA1eJHDo?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=51082b5a811548e7a8e79d9c480ad13d&ei=34
Eight habits that could add up to 24 year to your life (in order of highest impact):
1) Exercising, 2) Not having an addiction to opioids, 3) Avoid smoking, 4) Managing your stress levels, 5) Adhering to a healthy diet, 6) Not binge drinking, 7) Prioritizing good sleep, 8) Maintaining positive social relationships.
These 8 daily habits could add up to 24 years to your life, new study says: 'Even adding only one' may lead to 4 extra years The research found that practicing eight healthy habits at age 40 was associated with an additional 24 years of life for men and 21 years for women.
21/04/2023
For those interested in the some of the scientific details on the Hallmarks of Aging.
The Hallmarks of Aging Aging is characterized by a progressive loss of physiological integrity, leading to impaired function and increased vulnerability to death. This deterioration is the primary risk factor for major human pathologies, including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases....
19/04/2023
https://drfranklipman.com/2023/02/17/why-we-need-to-rethink-aging/
5 Hallmarks of Aging and How to Stop Them in Their Tracks There are ten distinct hallmarks of aging—the underlying common pathways or mechanisms of aging.
17/04/2023
https://www.news.vcu.edu/article/For_older_adults_hope_may_be_a_key_piece_for_improving_health
For older adults, ‘hope’ may be a key piece for improving health, psychological and social well-being VCU professor emeritus Everett Worthington, Ph.D., is co-author of a new study that sheds light on the role of hope in improving the lives of an aging population.
17/04/2023
At 100 years old, I'm the 'world's oldest practicing doctor'—5 things I never do to live a long, happy life Dr. Howard Tucker has been practicing medicine and neurology for over 75 years. The 100-year-old doctor shares his best advice for staying happy, healthy and mentally sharp.
02/04/2023
A useful read
A quick guide to the updated hallmarks of aging Aging occurs when our cells start to decline in function. Scientists have identified 12 hallmarks of aging that drive the research.
17/01/2023
Partner: “How old are you, Clint?”
Clint: “I turn 91 on Monday.”
Partner: “What are you going to do?”
Clint: “I am going to start a new movie.”
Partner: “What keeps you going?”
Clint: “I get up every day and don’t let the old man in.” ~ Clint Eastwood
13/01/2023
“to become a person worthy of old age is the triumph of life.”
https://www.themarginalian.org/2022/07/31/simone-de-beauvoir-coming-of-age/?fbclid=IwAR0uZer3oq8ztoPS7f6HRNtoHvaVV9s9DuGiJt8NzMS0kDziAOcNkZ2xywM
How to Keep Life from Becoming a Parody of Itself: Simone de Beauvoir on the Art of Growing Older “In old age we should wish still to have passions strong enough to prevent us turning in on ourselves.”
12/01/2023
Four Keys to Well-Being That May Help You Live Longer A new study suggests that optimism, happiness, social support, and purpose in life could increase longevity in older adults.
12/11/2022
A useful framework from McKinsey!
See https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/mckinsey%20health%20institute/our%20insights/living%20longer%20in%20better%20health%20six%20shifts%20needed%20for%20healthy%20aging/living-longer-in-better-health-six-shifts-needed-for-healthy-aging-vf.pdf?shouldIndex=false
11/11/2022
Prioritizing brain health: Scaling what works to add years to life and life to years A series of interactives on the global burden of mental and substance use disorders, focusing on direct and indirect effects.
04/11/2022
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/30/my-moms-7-rules-for-being-happy-successful-as-you-age.html
My mom has 7 rules to be happy and successful as you age: No. 1 is, 'Your 20s are mostly practice' Anxiety over getting older can affect your physical and mental health, and even keep you from living longer, experts say. These "rules of aging" can help.
25/06/2022
Just started to read (and listen to audiobook while exercising).
24/06/2022
Is Aging Reversible? A Scientific Look with David Sinclair | David Sinclair | TEDxBoston NOTE FROM TED: Research around aging discussed in this talk remains an ongoing field of study. Please do not look to this talk for health advice. TEDx events...
25/05/2022
https://medium.com//reverse-aging-how-to-live-longer-and-healthier-9d8ae18c97a6
Reverse Aging: How To Live Longer and Healthier The following article is a summary of the first season of the Lifespan Podcast, from world-renowned research doctor David Sinclair, Ph.D.
19/05/2022
The Top Relationship Tips From A Happily Married Couple of 72 Years We all want to know how to make relationships last, but no one knows better than a happily married couple of 72 years.
23/03/2022
Loneliness and regret: People share what getting old is really like Loneliness and regret run deeper in old age than we might initially think. We interviewed the elderly to find out how they really feel.
18/07/2021
Life Lessons From 100-Year-Olds We asked three unique and lovely centenarians what their most valuable life lessons were, and also their regrets.The conversations that followed were remarka...
18/07/2021
https://link.medium.com/3MWqIdsKZhb
According to Science, These Are the Secrets of SuperAgers How to live long and age well.
11/06/2021
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/happy-together/202106/how-flourish-50
How to Flourish at 50+ Focus on the "5 Fs" for a flourishing life
24/03/2021
Can GDF11 Address Aging, One Disease At A Time? Led by Dr. Mark Allen and backed by heavyweights like Peter Diamandis, M.D. and Tony Robbins, biopharma startup Elevian is charting the CMC and regulatory path for Growth Differentiation Factor 11 to make a therapeutic play in a host of age-related diseases.