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32+ min ago (1224+ words) If you struggle getting a good night's sleep, you're not alone. Researchers estimate that about 16% of the world's population lives with insomnia, while a recent survey conducted by the National Sleep Foundation found that six out of every 10 adult Americans report they don't get enough sleep. Past studies have linked inadequate sleep to several health conditions that can negatively impact a person's quality of life and life expectancy, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, anxiety, gastrointestinal issues, and dementia. "Sleep plays a vital role in nearly every biological process within our body, yet it is still one behavior that I think we commonly take for granted," Andrew McHill, PhD, associate professor and director of the Sleep, Chronobiology, and Health Laboratory in the School of Nursing at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), told Medical News Today. "It is something that…...

42+ min ago (104+ words) A bestselling author and a longevity expert team up to show how a mindful morning routine can reignite purpose, energy, and joy in the second half of life. "Miracle Morning After 50: A Blueprint for Thriving Its never too late to improve your life. What if a simple adjustment to your morning routine held the key to making the progress youve been longing to make, even after age 50? Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Dec. 1218 10 Daily Habits for a Joyful Holiday Season Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Dec. 511 Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Nov. 28Dec. 4...

5+ hour, 9+ min ago (786+ words) Views expressed here represent those of the author and not necessarily of MassLive or The Republican. Readers are invited to share their opinions by emailing to [email protected]. I was recently traveling in Florida, which naturally got me thinking about getting older. In Florida, it's hard to think about anything else. Over the years, I have crafted observations about the aging process. I believe they are all original, but I won't swear to it. In this age of AI, it is becoming more and more difficult to be truly original. One of the benefits of aging, however, is that it becomes increasingly difficult to remember what is original and what is plagiarism. " What passes for polite conversation among adults invariably degenerates into discussions about ailments, real or imagined. I would rather hear about your grandchildren. " I finally realized that Ralph Ellison's…...

5+ hour, 57+ min ago (674+ words) Forty percent of Americans walk around with vitamin D levels so depleted their cells age faster than their chronological years suggest. This invisible deficiency operates silently, accelerating skin deterioration, bone weakening, and cognitive decline while victims remain completely unaware. The body requires vitamin D for hundreds of cellular processes, and when levels drop too low, [] The post Vitamin deficiency that ages you decades faster appeared first on Rolling Out. Vitamin deficiency that ages you decades faster Forty percent of Americans walk around with vitamin D levels so depleted their cells age faster than their chronological years suggest. This invisible deficiency operates silently, accelerating skin deterioration, bone weakening, and cognitive decline while victims remain completely unaware. The body requires vitamin D for hundreds of cellular processes, and when levels drop too low, these systems begin failing in ways that manifest as…...

6+ hour, 31+ min ago (941+ words) Morning Rundown: State AI laws targeted, an Obamacare exodus, and the online doctors shaping your fantasy football team Once you have skied down mountains at speeds exceeding 80 mph, there are only so many ways to replace that feeling. Since injuries led Lindsey Vonn to retire in 2018 after one of the most decorated and highest-profile careers in the history of American skiing, she tried investing. Vonn, the 2010 Olympic gold medalist, wrote a best-selling memoir and got into rodeo roping. Red Bull, one of her longtime sponsors, recruited her to drive for its Formula 1 team, she said. Lewis Hamilton, her friend and a former Formula 1 champion, wasn't sure whether such a transition from snow to racetrack was possible, "but he's like, "If anyone could do it, it would be you," she said. The speed intrigued her. Less intriguing was a three-year commitment…...

8+ hour, 33+ min ago (950+ words) If you want to live as long as the legendary American actor and comedian, there are things you can do Dick Van Dyke, the legendary American actor and comedian who starred in classics such as Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, turns 100 on December 13. The beloved actor credits his remarkable longevity to his positive outlook and never getting angry. While longevity, of course, comes down to many factors " including genetics and lifestyle " there is some truth to Van Dyke's claims. Numerous studies have shown that keeping stress levels low and maintaining a positive, optimistic outlook are correlated with longevity. For instance, in the early 1930s, researchers asked a group of 678 novice nuns " most of whom were around 22 years of age " to write an autobiography when they joined a convent. Six decades later, researchers analysed their works. They also compared their…...

9+ hour, 13+ min ago (730+ words) These two platforms reflect a shared commitment to accelerating investment in both healthy human lifespan and the transformative technologies shaping the next decade. Investors and innovators gathered for the Longevity Investors Lunch 2025, one of Davos' most concentrated platforms for longevity-focused dialogue Longevity Investors Lunch 2026 January 20, 2026 at the Hotel Seehof Davos Established as a focused platform for thoughtful dialogue in longevity and rejuvenation biotechnology, the Longevity Investors Lunch brings together a curated group of investors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders for an afternoon of meaningful discussion and high-quality networking. LIL's signature five-hour intensive format returns for 2026, balancing presentations and conversations with structured networking breaks, enabling both idea exchange and strategic connection in an intimate setting. Inside the Longevity Investors Lunch in Davos " curated discussions bringing together investors, scientists, and industry leaders in an intimate setting. Announced Speakers for LIL 2026 The speakers…...

9+ hour, 37+ min ago (245+ words) Dick Van Dyke is opening up about turning 100. Ahead of his milestone birthday on December 13, the Mary Poppins star said in a recent appearance on ABC's Nightline that a century is "not enough." He admitted to host Chris Connelly that he plans to "live more." The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star is set to celebrate his birthday on Saturday with his wife, Arlene Silver. Reflecting on his age, Van Dyke told Connelly that exercising regularly has kept him in good shape. "I am so lucky. I don't have any ache or pain," he said, revealing that he goes to the gym three days a week along with his "health nut" wife. "We work out. And I think that has saved me from the pain." "That's good advice for anybody," he added. When asked about the vision behind his new book,…...

10+ hour, 8+ min ago (23+ words) Why do women in some countries regularly outlive others by five, ten, even fifteen years? It turns out there's no single reason....

11+ hour, 3+ min ago (153+ words) Also Read | Health experts reveal 5 longevity habits to boost strength and metabolism; say prioritise sleep with healthy lifestyle According to Dr Lin, dead hangs are one of the most underrated longevity exercises - they significantly improve grip strength, and a stronger grip is closely linked to a longer, healthier life. She explains, "As a longevity physician, I tell my patients that as we age, our grip strength weakens considerably, and a weak grip strength means higher mortality risk." She outlines the following ways dead hangs are beneficial: Dr Lin explains that your hands play a crucial role in everyday tasks - from carrying groceries and opening jars to catching yourself during a fall - yet grip strength naturally declines with age. To counter this, she shares simple steps for safely getting started with dead hangs. She recommends practising dead hangs three times a…...