Aging and Health Research

News for the Ages BMI Definition and Measurement Report 2-25-25

BMI Definition and Measurement Report, Social Connection MPTF Senior Living Memoir Writing Group, Living Alone Mortality Risk for Older Adults Study 2-25-25

By Linda Sherman / February 26, 2025

Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist and former Pratt Institute Grad School Professor, Boomer Tech Talk – Home of Rethinking Aging Club Podcasts NY Times 1-14-25 BMI Obesity Definition by Gina Kolata https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/health/bmi-obesity-definition.html Study: The Commission’s 58 experts spent years on the report. Endorsed by 78 organizations. Published in The Lancet Diabetes and…

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HealthSpan Declining in USA, Warren Buffett Advice Talk to Kids About Will News for the Ages 2-18-25

HealthSpan Declining in USA, Warren Buffett Advice Talk to Kids About Will, Forgotten Middle in Senior Living 2-18-25

By Linda Sherman / February 19, 2025

Ellen Khalifa’s article highlighted the gap between healthspan and lifespan, noting that healthspan is declining, with 70 becoming the new 80. We discussed nutrition and preventative care. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared Warren Buffett’s advice on estate planning, emphasizing the importance of discussing wills with beneficiaries. Benjamin Surmi reported on the “Forgotten middle” in senior housing,…

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Longevity Inequality Among Americans, Brutal Effects of Medical Debt, How to Distribute Estate Items News for the Ages 2-4-25

Longevity Inequality Among Americans, Brutal Effects of Medical Debt, How to Distribute Estate Items 2-4-25

By Linda Sherman / February 4, 2025

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan KFF Health News 1-22-25 The Growing Inequality in Life Expectancy Among Americans by Amy Maxmen Related suggestion from Stacey Eisenberg What the Health 2017 documentary on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80174177 Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Next Avenue 1-10-25 The Brutal Effects of Medical Debt by…

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News for the Ages Caregiving Obligations for Unmarried Couples 12-17-24

Caregiving Obligations for Unmarried Couples, Problems with Eliminating Cash Payment Options, Defining Aging 12-17-24

By Linda Sherman / December 18, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan 12-3-24 Disagreement on Foundational Principles of Biological Aging Referenced in Discussion NIH Study 2-24-24: Is Aging a Disease? A Critical Review…

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UnitedHealthcare Aftermath, Happy Retiree Habits News for the Ages 12-10-24

UnitedHealthcare Aftermath, Happy Retiree Habits, Nursing Home Staffing Policy 12-10-24

By Linda Sherman / December 11, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com Forbes 11-21-24 10 Habits Happy Retirees Have in Common by Wes Moss Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International 12-5-24 Anthem Anesthesia Insurance Industry Backlash…

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News for the Ages Elder Abuse, Hair Loss Science Progress 11-19-24

Elder Fraud, Hair Loss Science Progress, Engaging with Aging Conf 11-19-24

By Linda Sherman / November 20, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan 10-31-24 They’re Giving Scammers All Their Money. The Kids Can’t Stop Them. By Tara Siegel Bernard In the article: FBI.gov Elder Fraud Report ic3.gov Elder Fraud Report Linda…

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Center for Innovation Conference, Range of Motion Exercises, News for the Ages 11-12-24

Center for Innovation Conference, Range of Motion Exercises, Blue Zones 11-12-24

By Linda Sherman / November 13, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Reported on the Center for Innovation: The Green House Project and Pioneer Network Conference Nov 11-13 he is attending Linda Sherman referenced during the anti…

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Bone Health

Bone Health

By Linda Sherman / November 12, 2024

Bone and Joint Health National Action Week is October 12-18. World Osteoporosis Day is October 20. Experts joined us to talk about Bone Health, Osteoporosis, the Osteoboost product and Wellen. Note we discussed calcium supplementation precautions on our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club show on October 15, 2024 with Dr. Zalan Alam.…

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News for the Ages Life Expectancy Study Healthy Aging Focus 11-5-24

Life Expectancy Study Healthy Aging Focus, How to Lower Dementia Risk 11-5-24

By Linda Sherman / November 6, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan Neuroscience News 10-7-24 Life Expectancy Growth Slows, Focus Turns to Healthier Aging Nature 10-7-24 Study Implausibility of Radical Life Extension in…

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Alzheimer’s Vaccine, Calcium Supplements Precaution News for the Ages 10-15-24

Alzheimer’s Vaccine, Calcium Supplements Precaution, Japanese Toilets 10-15-24

By Linda Sherman / October 16, 2024

Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Dr. Zalan Alam, MBBS, FRCGP GP Partner and Clinical Director IMC March 12, 2024 Calcium Supplements Precaution https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/how-calcium-vitamin-d-supplements-can-lower-postmenopausal-womens-risk-of-cancer-but-raise-risk-of-heart-disease 2023 Calcium Precautions Article https://abc7.com/calcium-supplements-research-study/13443273/ 2018 Calcium Precautions Study Catherine Johnson MD Comments: “Great conversation regarding bone…

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