Tag: aging
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She Got Her First Tattoo at 65. Now She Has 17 and Feels Seen
First Ink, Lasting Impact When Sandee Althouse walked into a Silver Lake gift shop at 65, she wasn’t chasing a trend or a rebellion. She was seeking something quieter and more lasting: a way to feel seen in a world that often catalogs people by numbers rather than stories. Her first tattoo wasn’t about rebellion;…
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At 65, She Got Her First Tattoo: A Bold Step Toward Being Seen
One Bold Step, Countless Revelations When Sandee Althouse walked into a Silver Lake gift shop, she carried more than a shopping list. She carried decades of quiet observation, a life lived with careful restraint, and a sense that something in her story was asking to be seen in a more personal way. At 65, Sandee…
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65-Year-Old Tattoo: Sandee’s 17 Ink Stories
From a Quiet Moment to a Bold Statement Sandee Althouse didn’t set out to rewrite her story in ink. At 65, she walked into a Silver Lake gift shop in a simple, almost austere black dress, carrying herself with a discipline that suggested years of achievement. Yet underneath that composed exterior lay a restless urge…
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Longevity Breakthrough: Oxytocin + A5i Extend Lifespan
Overview New research suggests a dual-drug approach could unlock longer life in aging organisms. In a study published in Ageing-US, scientists explored a combination therapy using oxytocin and OT+A5i, a compound that blocks a key growth-regulating pathway. The aim: slow aging processes and improve healthspan by addressing two biological pathways that change with age. The…
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Kinesiophobia in Aging Adults: How Fear of Movement Impacts Activity and Quality of Life
Understanding kinesiophobia in older adults Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement due to anticipated pain or injury, is not just a condition for athletes or injury patients. In aging populations, this fear can become a powerful barrier to maintaining an active lifestyle. As people age, chronic pain from conditions like osteoarthritis, back pain, or neuropathy can…
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Promising Oxytocin and A5i Longevity Therapy in Mice Study
Can a dual-drug cocktail unlock longer life? New mouse study offers intriguing clues A recent study published in Ageing-US reports that a dual-drug approach combining oxytocin with an A5i inhibitor may modestly extend lifespan and improve health markers in aging mice. While the work is early and conducted in animals, the findings add to a…
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Kinesiophobia in Aging Adults: How Fear of Movement Reduces Activity and Diminishes Quality of Life
Understanding kinesiophobia in later life Kinesiophobia—the fear of movement due to anticipated pain or injury—has emerged as a meaningful barrier to healthy aging. While pain is a common companion of aging, the arms race between body and mind occurs when fear exaggerates potential harm from everyday activities. Recent research has begun to shine a light…
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Kinesiophobia in Aging Adults: How the Fear of Movement Impacts Activity and Quality of Life
Understanding kinesiophobia in aging populations Kinesiophobia, the fear of movement stemming from the anticipation of pain or re-injury, is increasingly recognized as a barrier to healthy aging. For older adults, this fear can be especially impactful because it intersects with existing aches, chronic conditions, and natural changes in mobility. When the mind anticipates pain, even…
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Could a New Drug Cocktail Unlock Longer Life? Promising Mouse Study Sparks Longevity Hope
Overview Scientists are exploring novel ways to slow aging and extend healthy life. In a recent study published in Ageing-US, researchers tested a dual-drug approach that targets two aging-related biological pathways in mice. The combination uses oxytocin, a hormone known to support tissue repair, and a second agent, OT+A5i, which blocks a key signaling pathway…
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Can Cheese Help Prevent Dementia? New Japanese Findings Hint at Small-but-Meaningful Benefits
Overview: A Possible Link Between Cheese and Cognitive Health Could a simple dietary habit—enjoying cheese once a week—offer a small but meaningful hedge against developing dementia? A large Japanese cohort study published in Nutrients suggests that older adults who eat cheese at least weekly may face a lower risk of dementia over a three-year period.…