Month: July 2024

Why Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods Can Help You Live Longer

July 13, 2024

If you want to age better, and live longer, cut out the ultra-processed junk food from your diet, and replace it with whole food.

“July 8, 2024 Forbes.com – A National Cancer Institute study, that analyzed the data of over 540,000 older adults found that those who relied on a diet with higher amounts of ultra-processed foods were around 10% more likely to die earlier than those who consumed a balanced diet”.

“Ultra-processed foods refer to industrial formulations that are manufactured from food-derived substances and contain additives and preservatives to increase their shelf life”.

Read the entire article here.

Watch Adriano Celentano’s Iconic Performance at 74

July 12, 2024

Andriano Celentano 85 – Italian Singer, Song writer, and Actor

This is a music video that proves age is just a number, and your age is what you make it.

As a music-lover with Italian ancestry, I recently found this music video on YouTube. The singer is Adriano Celentano. He was born in 1938, which makes him 74 in this 2012 video.

Here he’s singing his famous gibberish song that sounds like English. Adriano has complete control of the stage. He’s a naturally cool guy without trying to “look young”. The stadium is packed with younger fans who are obviously having a great time.

Here’s the link to the You Tube video titled Adriano Celentano – Prisencolinensinainciusol 2012

Orthopedic Injuries in Aging Population: Alarming Statistics

July 12, 2024

The following information was presented in the 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. New data revealed that sports injuries in seniors have increased significantly from 55,684 in 2012 to 93,221 in 2021 in the United States with significant differences in the types of activities and injuries.

The study, “Orthopedic Sports Injuries in an Aging Population: Currents Trends and Future Projections,” also projected a 123% increase in sports-related orthopedic injuries in those ages 65 and older from 2021 to 2040 while the number of orthopedic surgeons is only projected to increase by 7.9% during that same timeframe.

Read the entire article published by PR Newswire in February 2024.

Gratitude May Help Older Adults Live Longer

July 12, 2024

July 3, 2024 -” Experiencing gratitude may help older adults live longer, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study was published July 3 in JAMA Psychiatry”.

“Prior research has shown an association between gratitude and lower risk of mental distress and greater emotional and social wellbeing. However, its association with physical health is less understood,” said lead author Ying Chen, research scientist in the Department of Epidemiology. “Our study provides the first empirical evidence on this topic, suggesting that experiencing grateful affect may increase longevity among older adults.”

Read the entire article here.

An Early Documentary About Martin Scorsese, 81

July 11, 2024

As a fan of Martin Scorsese, I found this short documentary about him on You Tube. The film was shot around 1990 in his New York City office, and at his parents’ home in Queens.

Italian-American film director, Martin Scorsese was born on November 27, 1942 in the New York City borough of Queens. He was almost 49 years old when this documentary was filmed.

Here he discusses filmmaking from his office. His poodle sleeps on the couch. He says that its presence helps to calm things down. Toward the end of the film, his parents, Catherine and Charles appear . His mother prepares a meal.

Scorsese sits down with them to enjoy a dinner of ravioli, mozzarella, wine, and bread. They are not worried about calories, but really enjoy Italian homemade cooking.

The best part of this film is the director enjoying the company of his parents, their down-to-earth conversation, and the close-up of the ravioli. His mother, Catherine talks about her role as an extra in many of his films.

Martin Scorsese is now 81 and is still working.

The title of the film is called “The Scorsese Machine”. Here is the link to the video on You Tube.

At 93 Britain’s Oldest Farmer Has No Plans To Retire

July 11, 2024

An article published on July 9, 2024 in The Outlook, features a story about Fred Campling, Britain’s oldest farmer. Fred works 5 days per week running a sugar beet and haulage farm in the village of Sutton St. James . The article has a photograph of Fred wearing his red farmer overalls.

“The farmer, who starts work at 6AM, and clocks up at least 66 hours a week, has never had a day off sick during his 79-year career. On Saturday, July 13, Fred, who has lived through 21 Prime Ministers, five monarchs and two world wars, will celebrate his 93rd birthday”. Read the entire article here.