Fitness and Wellness
Our News for the Ages March 31, 2026 episode focused on the importance of muscle strength in predicting longevity, citing a study published by JAMA Network that found stronger grip and chair stand performance significantly reduced the risk of death in older women. Ellen Khalifa and Ray Gordon provided insights into how maintaining muscle strength…
We featured two founder CEO’s with outstanding affordable longevity products. Both of these brilliant women and their teams provided ten minute lie-down experiences for attendees in the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP pavilion at CES 2026. Anna Gudmundson explained how Sensate uses low-frequency sound vibrations to tune the vagus nerve. She noted the results of a…
This episode of News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club was recorded on March 10, 2026. Today we had three articles from the NY Times, two on sexual health. One reported on by Linda, was specifically on things men should know about their own sexual health. Ellen reported on Sex Span, in this article…
Our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club, February 24, 2026 episode. Ellen Khalifa discussed the potential of GLP-1 drugs as longevity drugs. Benjamin Surmi addressed the shift of 401(k) investments into private equity, emphasizing the complexities and regulatory changes involved. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared practical aging-in-place modifications, such as better lighting, staircase rails,…
In our 2-17-26 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode we discussed the benefits of sports for older adults, emphasizing the importance of gradual participation and touched on updating equipment. The conversation also covered the use of AI in healthcare, with examples of AI outperforming human doctors in diagnoses and the potential of…
Our News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club, Feb 10, 2026 episode discussed the FDA’s approval of a study on reprogramming genes to reverse eye damage in glaucoma patients using viruses carrying three reprogramming genes. The study aims to regenerate blood flow to the optic nerve. Concerns were raised about muscle loss and functional…
This Feb 5, 2026 Rethinking Aging Club episode focused on brain health and longevity with experts Nikolaos Dimitriadis PhD, Antonio Forenza PhD and Dr. Thomas Santucci. Niko emphasized the importance of neuroscience in business and education, highlighting the limitations of traditional market research methods. Antonio introduced AWEAR, a wearable device that tracks mental wellness continuously,…
In this episode we discussed three Best of CES 2026 articles in the wellness, mobility and healthtech categories. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan PC Mag 1-13-26 Top Wellness Gadgets CES 2026 by Angela Moscaritolo https://www.pcmag.com/news/fit-for-the-future-top-wellness-gadgets-to-recharge-your-routine-ces-2026 Products mentioned in Ellen’s PC Mag article: Peri Tombot – Jennie Allergen Alert Dephy Sidekick…
In our December 23, 2025 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode Dr. Zalan Alam explained the British approach to longevity, emphasizing lifestyle interventions and social prescription over supplements. Under national health care the driver is predominantly patients’ needs, rather than demand. The importance of continuity of care and information sharing across specialities…
Maddy Dychtwald joined us to discuss her book “Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan” Maddy’s book is a standout longevity book: It was written by women for women. It is not the opinion of one or two women, it is based on interviews with more than 100 recognized experts in…
