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On eternal life: why an anti-ageing pill might sour the pleasures of existence
Some scientists claim a pill that would have us living healthier lives for longer is less than a generation away. But many philosophers argue extended life may not be as good as it sounds.
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The Creature with the Key to Immortality?
Sea anemones may not look like humans but it seems they have a common ancestor, and they may also hold the key to eternal youth.
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Depression vs. dementia.
The blurred line between two diseases.
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105-year-old Japanese Man Sets Record as World's Oldest Competitive Sprinter
Japanese centenarian Hidekichi Miyazaki set a fresh record as the world's oldest competitive sprinter this week, one day after turning 105, but said he was disappointed at falling short of his own personal best.
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Yoga May Alleviate Arthritis Symptoms, Improve Mood
Yoga may be a safe and effective way to exercise for those who suffer from arthritis, according to a recent study.
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Why walking to improve your health is not quite as straightforward as it seems
The US Surgeon General last week issued another call to action to get his nation walking. Faced with the fact that 50% of the US adult population (a statistic replicated in other western countries) suffers…
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How hopping can strengthen your bones
Two minutes of hopping a day can strengthen hip bones in older people and reduce the risk of fracture after a fall, scientists have suggested. - New Zealand Herald
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Here Are The 15 Best Towns and Cities In Ohio To Retire In
Ever wonder where you should retire?
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Do memory lapses help us to be happy?
Personal identity is tied to memory, but sometimes we find peace, clarity and a true sense of completeness in the lapses. By Marianne Janack.
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Elderly men have the highest suicide rate - and ageism stops us from doing something about it
The most recent Australian suicide statistics from 2013 show that, out of the whole population, men aged 85 years and over have the highest suicide rates. While the attention these figures have garnered is a positive sign, this is hardly a new phenomenon. Over 38 men in every 100,000 of that age group die by suicide, which is more than double the rate among men under 35. The rate is around seven times higher than in women of all ages.
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Why the dying see their deceased relatives before they go – and what my dying mom told me she saw
My quest to understand what the dying see began when I found out that my mom only had a few months (if that) to live. I wanted to be familiar with the stages she would go through and how I could best be there for her... By Jen Engevik.
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When Prisons Need to Be More Like Nursing Homes
Finding new ways to treat the growing pool of older, ailing inmates. By Maura Ewing.
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Japan has so many super old people that it can’t afford to give them special sake cups for reaching 100 anymore
Being very old in Japan comes with perks -- namely, a commemorative silver sake cup, given to each person who reaches 100. When the practice started in 1963, the Asian nation sent out 153 of the commemorative saucer-like cups as a token of recognition that being very old was something unique and truly special. But now Japan has a lot of very old people; so many, in fact, that the government has plans to nix the commemorative silver gifts in lieu...
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John Scioli, Brooklyn’s Most Eccentric Book Seller, Explains Why He’s Cashing Out
Don’t cry for John Scioli. After 30 years running Cobble Hill’s beloved Community Bookstore, and 43 years in the bookselling business, the 69-year-old is closing his shop. But Scioli isn’t being priced out—he's just ready to sell his building and retire... By Cecilia D'Anastasio.
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Why Turning 40 Is Better Than Christmas Morning
Instead of having a mid-life crisis, I'm having a MID-LIFE CELEBRATION. I have totally arrived. I feel empowered by 40. I mean, what do those 30 year olds really know? Not much, I can tell you having been one for the past 10 years. But, that was yesterday. Literally, YESTERDAY.
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Twilight of the Bomb
One of the last surviving Manhattan Project scientists returns to the crater of the first nuclear bomb on its 70th birthday. By Brian Merchant.
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Government boosted in drive to cure dementia after 60% rise in volunteers
Number of research participants soared to 22,000 during last year as Downing Street aims to find a cure or disease modifying therapy by 2025. The increased participation in 100 dementia research projects across the UK will boost scientists in their bid to find new treatments to prevent, treat and eventually cure the illness.
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A Toast
The world's oldest living twin brothers, Paulus (L) and Pieter Langerock from Belgium, 102, toast while sitting in their living room at the Ter Venne care home in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium, Aug.11, 2015.
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Vacations with Marilyn, Dinner with Picasso
The man who published Einstein and Sartre publishes his first book, a memoir of a life lived entirely in letters. By Laura Marsh.
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5 Ways To Get Naked If You Are Over 40
First hand advice to help you feel sexy and confident in your skin.
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