Aging

According to a new study, scientists have uncovered a single master gene that programs ear hair cells into either outer or inner ones, overcoming a major hurdle that had prevented the development of these cells to restore hearing.‘We…

You may be well aware of the benefits of vitamin C and know how vitamin D can positively affect your body, however, you might not be as familiar with vitamin K—specifically, both vitamin K1 and vitamin K2.…

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A new service is targeted at people 55 and older to help them navigate the journey of aging, and it’s only in Ohio. The service is called AAA HealthCONNECT. The idea came about in 2019 and began as a…

It's not quite the mythical fountain of youth but it is, perhaps, a start: Scientists have managed to engineer human skin cells to reverse 30 years of aging, resetting them to a much more youthful state in terms of certain molecular…

The study was conducted on mice, and more research will be needed to determine BAM15’s effectiveness for people. However, the findings have important implications for improving the quality of life for older adults, especially for the…

Surveys show that half of middle-aged adults worry about getting dementia. People who feel isolated, get less sleep or have taken care of someone with memory loss tend to be particularly concerned. Fear of cognitive maladies is…

This year's Super Bowl halftime show was a late nineties/early aughts throwback featuring a number of  rappers whose biggest musical hits are twenty years old. Perhaps to stay relevant, one of those rappers, Eminem, took a knee during …

Summary: Participating in high levels of physical activities, such as swimming or a game of tennis, once a week helps stave off chronic musculoskeletal pain.Source: University of PortsmouthThose hoping to avoid one of the worst side…

Spotify has faced more criticism for its decision to keep Joe Rogan’s podcast on the platform. Last week, artist Neil Young challenged the music streaming platform to remove the podcast or remove his music. Spotify removed his music.…

Area Agency on Aging seeking scholarship applicantsThe Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will provide three scholarship awards this year to individuals for higher education or classes benefitting the field of aging.A $2,000…