Senior Health

Should you shampoo your hair every day?
Here’s what dermatologists say.

Should you shampoo your hair every day? Here’s what dermatologists say. Hair care experts share their tips on how often to wash your hair, depending on your hair type and needs.

*The Science of Longevity: How to Slow Down Aging Description*
Can we really turn back the clock? Explore cutting-edge research on longevity and the habits that might help you live longer.

How can I get healthier hair?

Advice | How can I get healthier hair? Here’s what the science says. Washing less frequently and using “sulfate-free” products can lead to healthier hair and help protect your scalp microbiome.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2024/07/17/talk-to-aging-parents-downsize-declutter/

How to (gently) talk to aging parents about downsizing and decluttering It can feel insensitive — and even morbid — but there are tactful ways to start the process.

For healthy aging, light exercise or sleep beats being sedentary

For healthy aging, light exercise or sleep beats being sedentary Replacing a sedentary behavior such as watching TV with even light physical activity, or sleep for some individuals, increased one’s odds of healthy aging.

Over 60, Single and Never Happier
Why some older people who have given up looking for romantic love say they feel self-assured and satisfied on their own.

Over 60, Single and Never Happier Why some older people who have given up looking for romantic love say they feel self-assured and satisfied on their own.

The Tissue That Connects Our Muscles May Be a Key to Better Health
Fascia is more important than previously thought. Here’s how, and why, you should care for yours.

The Tissue That Connects Our Muscles May Be a Key to Better Health Fascia is more important than previously thought. Here’s how, and why, you should care for yours.

A 20-Minute Intense Workout That’s Easy on Your Joints
HIIT routines are typically both high intensity and high impact. But you can still get the hard work while being easy on your body.

A 20-Minute Intense Workout That’s Easy on Your Joints HIIT routines are typically both high intensity and high impact. But you can still get the hard work while being easy on your body.

Why do women sleep worse than men?

Why do women sleep worse than men? Research shows that women rate the quality of their sleep lower than men's.

scientists have found associations between UPFs and a range of health conditions (https://www.bmj.com/content/384/bmj-2023-077310), including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal
diseases and depression, as well as earlier death.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/well/eat/ultraprocessed-foods-harmful-health.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

How Bad Are Ultraprocessed Foods, Really? They’re clearly linked to poor health. But scientists are only beginning to understand why.

Should I take ashwagandha for sleep? Here’s what the science says.

Advice | Should I take ashwagandha for sleep? Here’s what the science says. Ashwagandha may adequately induce sleep. But it shouldn’t be viewed as a long-term solution.

Why alcohol is so dangerous for our brains

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240228-how-alcohol-affects-teens-and-young-adults-brains?ocid=ww.social.link.email

Why alcohol is so dangerous for young adults' brains Science is overturning old beliefs around alcohol and young people.