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The world is home to an estimated 722,000 centenarians, according to the United Nations’ population projections for 2024.
In the past three decades the U.S. centenarian population has almost tripled. As of 2024 there are 101,000 centenarians in the United States.
Read more recent statistics from PewResearchCenter.org as of January 2024.
“Dr . Michael Roizen reports that his biological age is now just 57.6 years, thanks to his disciplined fitness routine and lifestyle choices”.
“In a society fixated on youth and longevity, Dr Michael Roizen, the 78-year-old Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic, asserts that he has effectively reversed his biological age by an impressive 20 years. Dr Roizen reports that his biological age is now just 57.6 years, thanks to his disciplined fitness routine and lifestyle choices”.
I’m glad to see a doctor who has a regular health and fitness routine. He’s a positive role model for his patients and colleagues.
Read the entire July 25, 2024 article about Dr. Roizen at NDTV.com.
“Dr. Michael Roizen, Chief Wellness Officer at the Cleveland Clinic, believes there is an 80% probability of aging interventions making 90-year-olds 40 again within the next decade”.
Dr. Roizen is an advocate of longevity-promoting interventions that may increase the human lifespan. Examples are drugs that eliminate dysfunctional cells that accumulate with age, and others that reduce inflammation and enhance memory. Dr. Roizen says it will also be possible to restore cartilage, cells and tissues by using stem cells.
Read the NAD+Aging Science.com article from April 2024 here.
Injuries From Falls Are Rising
Falls in older adults are becoming more common. Seniors who fall, may suffer serious injury, or death.
Falling down isn’t a natural part of aging. It doesn’t have to happen. Prevention can go a long way to protect you.
Once injured from a fall, many older adults develop a fear of falling again. They may limit their activities, hoping to prevent another fall.
Latest Information from the Centers For Disease Control
How Core Strength Helps Older Adults
Questions about Core Strength Training For Active Agers are answered on my FAQ page.
This is an article from The New York Times on March 20, 2024. The author discusses typical factors that contribute to aging, such as wear and tear, dna, and cellular malfunction.
“According to some estimates, consumers spend $62 billion a year on ‘anti-aging’ treatments. But while creams, hair dyes and Botox can give the impression of youth, none of them can roll back the hands of time”.
At the moment, the best approach we have to slowing down the aging process is regular exercise, keeping weight down, and a nutritious diet. Maybe the day will arrive when, for those who want it, age reversal will be available in the form of a pill or an injection.
Read the entire article, Why Do We Age? Scientists Are Trying To Figure It Out.
The following article was published on July 16, 2024 in Prevention Magazine. The author outlines topics of concern to women reaching menopause: defining menopause and perimenopause, common symptoms, cessation of birth control, vulnerability to developing health issues, and hormone therapy.
“After centuries of the topic being taboo, celebrities, tech entrepreneurs, and women wherever they gather are talking about menopause. But there’s still confusion, especially about how to deal with the symptoms”.
51 is the average age for the onset of menopause for American women .
Read the entire Prevention.com article, Your Most Pressing Menopause Questions, Answered By Doctors.
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