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Superagers are exceptional social

Superagers are unusual social

    Meet Sarah, 84, whose sharp mind astonished her doctors. She performed just as well on memory tests as she had at 67. While friends wrestled with remembering where they left their keys, Sarah could vividly recall entire conversations from weeks earlier. Her secret? It wasn’t crossword puzzles, supplements or strict diets. Sarah never skipped her… Read More »Superagers are unusual social

    The health and brain benefits of sauna

    The Health and Brain Benefits of Sauna

      In the summer of 1995, Dr. Jari Laukkanen began what would become one of the most surprising longevity studies in medical history. He gathered 2,315 middle-aged Finnish men from the town of Kuopio for what seemed like a straightforward health survey. The men filled out questionnaires about their lifestyle habits, underwent medical exams, and provided… Read More »The Health and Brain Benefits of Sauna

      Stand on one leg Balance exercises for longevity

      Stand on one leg for longevity

        Your hair grays. Your joints stiffen. You need reading glasses. You move a little slower. These changes accumulate over years, giving you time to adjust and adapt. Nothing dramatic, nothing sudden, just the gentle decline everyone talks about. At 55, I figured I had plenty of time before any real physical limitations kicked in. My… Read More »Stand on one leg for longevity

        The one-foot blinded balance test

        The one-foot balance test

          I was in my bathroom last Tuesday just standing on my left foot with my eyes shut counting out loud. One… Two… Three… Whoops! I leaned against the sink surprised at how fast I’d almost toppled over. At 45 I thought I was in decent shape. I run three times a week and hit the… Read More »The one-foot balance test