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Are we getting older later in life? People dread the idea of aging; however, a new study by an international team of researchers revealed that the definition of “old age” is changing. Compared to previous generations, people now put off considering themselves “old” until later in life. The study, conducted by a team of researchers…

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If work is a constant stream of mind-straining challenges, delicate negotiations to keep everyone happy and bursts of creativity, then you’re lucky. Researchers have found that the more people use their brains at work, the better they seem to be protected against thinking and memory problems that come with older age. In a study of…

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First introduced in 1992, smartphones have become a vital part of our everyday lives, from managing our finances to communicating with loved ones. The frequent use of them and other tech devices can be draining and distracting, and it’s still challenging for most people to cut down. According to a 2023 survey by Reviews.org, Americans…

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For the first time in Gallup polling since 2001, a majority of adults in the U.S., 57 percent, say they would feel better if they get more sleep, while 42 percent say they get as much sleep as they need, a near reversal of the figures last measure in 2013 when 56 percent of Americans…

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In today’s fast-paced and increasingly disconnected world, feelings of loneliness and social isolation have become all too common. While we often think of loneliness as an emotional state, new research from UCLA Health suggests that it can have profound effects on our physical health as well, particularly when it comes to our eating habits and…

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