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The Secret To Dieting
Search and coverage interest around “The secret to dieting” is spiking, but the reason for the trend has not been confirmed.
Home Sensor System Could Spot Loneliness In Older Adults
A three-month study of 70 older adults is testing whether home sensor data can flag behavior associated with loneliness, not diagnose it.
Are We Planning For A Longer Life Or Just A Longer Retirement?
A Sixty and Me essay argues retirement plans should leave room for changing interests, health, relationships and housing—not just finances.
Menopause Isn’t The End Of The Story For The Ovaries
A preliminary study of 28 ovaries found age-related protein changes after menopause, including patterns linked to inflammation and tissue remodeling.
Wisdom Doesn’t Care Where It Comes From
A Sixty and Me essay reflects on lessons from mistakes, friendship, aging and everyday life, rather than relying only on formal teachers.
A Trainer Swears By This Five-minute Mindfulness Practice To Manage Symptoms Of ADHD And Find Calm Amid A Busy Work-life Schedule
Fitness presenter Bronté Terrell says “glimmer hunting” helps her manage ADHD symptoms. The practice involves noticing small, calming details.
Your Age May Not Tell The Whole Story About Your Health, But Your Blood Could
A study of 18,476 people linked blood-based metabolomic aging measures with chronic disease and mortality risk, though the findings do not prove cause and effect.
Be Joyful, Though You Have Considered All The Facts
A Sixty and Me essay uses a Wendell Berry quotation to suggest ways to stay engaged with troubling news without letting it dominate daily life.
Could This Supplement Help You Shake Off A Cold Sooner? The Evidence Is “Promising”, Says This Registered Dietitian
A dietitian says zinc lozenges started early may shorten a cold, but evidence is uncertain and studied doses can exceed recommended limits.