Bill Gates wants to add a new element to routine medicals for Americans over the age of 60: Blood tests that identify whether the patient may be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and as such, be offered preventative medication. The Microsoft founder is heavily involved with programs to prevent disease across the globe, efforts that will likely…
A groundbreaking analysis of a 117-year-old woman reveals how protective genetics, a balanced microbiome, efficient metabolism, and resilient immunity work together to sustain health into extreme old age. Maria Branyas Morera blowing out candles on the occasion of her 117th birthday on March 4, 2024. Arxiu de la família Branyas Morera, Public domain, via Wikimedia…
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more than demographic shifts; they point to a growing public health crisis that requires a new, proactive approach. While chronological age is the strongest known risk…
Study population The Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) is a prospective, nationally representative cohort study of older adults in mainland China, as described elsewhere in detail [20]. In brief, beginning in 1998, subsequent examinations of CLHLS were conducted every 2 to 3 years. To ensure representativeness, a multilevel cluster sampling method was used. In…
America’s billionaires are older than ever, with one in five already in their 80s or 90s. That doesn’t mean they are necessarily slowing down. Warren Buffett took a seat on stage at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting for the sixtieth – and likely final time in May. He wore a red tie that matched the two…
Study design and participants This study was based on data from the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), a nationwide longitudinal study on factors influencing health in older adults, conducted by the Center for Healthy Aging and Development Research at Peking University. The CLHLS employed a multi-stage stratified sampling design, covering 23 provinces, municipalities, and…
In Western Finland, the longest-lived region thrives without following classic Blue Zone habits, while another community shows promising lifestyle patterns, challenging the idea that there’s only one path to a long and healthy life. Study: Searching for a Potential Blue Zone in the Nordics: A Study on Differences in Lifestyle and Health in Regions Varying…
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle takes commitment. As we age, that commitment is tested. Even the most dedicated will confront the impacts of Mother Nature and circumstances that force us to consider alternative ways to stay active. It’s not easy. Giving up on your healthy habits can be a real temptation, but with some guidance from…
Research developments in Alzheimer’s disease, including newly approved blood tests for early detection, have helped patients get diagnosed sooner. With dementia on the rise among younger individuals, the spotlight is on ways to prevent or slow the disease. Dr. Daniel Amen, a psychiatrist, brain imaging doctor and founder of Amen Clinics in California, spoke with Fox…
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