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April 13, 2025 · In: aging, diet and health, exercise, exercise, fitness, health, healthspan, Lifestyle, Wellness

Aging Hits in Bursts at 44 and 60. I’m Fighting Back.

Stanford University researchers uncovered a surprising pattern in how the human body ages: Aging appears to occur in abrupt leaps instead of a steady, continuous process. ... Read More

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March 29, 2025 · In: aging, Alzheimers, dementia, health, health span

This Pain Reliever May Lower Dementia Risk

The review concluded that the evidence for physical activity, blood pressure control, and cognitive training as preventative measures for edmentia is “encouraging but inconclusive.” ... Read More

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January 3, 2025 · In: aging, health, longevity, Wellness

The Importance of Flexibility for Longevity

Good flexibility allows for freer movement, reducing wear and tear on joints and soft tissues and decreasing the risk of injury.... Read More

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August 15, 2024 · In: aging, Alzheimers, cardiovascular health, dementia, health span, longevity, Wellness

New Alzheimer’s Findings Offer a Reason to Smile

Regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain, promotes the growth of new brain cells, and helps reduce inflammation, all of which are crucial for brain health. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by about one-fifth. This number comes from some analysis that combined the results of 58 studies on exercise and dementia. ... Read More

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August 11, 2024 · In: exercise, fitness, health, health span, healthspan, Lifestyle, longevity

Could My Netflix Binges Be Deadly?

No big surprise that the study confirmed sedentary behavior is linked to poorer health outcomes. However, the study reminds me that physical activity and sedentary time must be considered when evaluating adult health risks.... Read More

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July 27, 2024 · In: aging, health, Lifestyle, longevity, Social, Wellness

A Simple Way to Extend Your Lifespan

“What’s past is prologue,” Shakespeare once wrote, reminding us that our lives are not entirely determined by the past but shaped by what we do today.  Today, I offer a simple way to extend your lifespan. And when it comes to living a long, vibrant life, science reveals that the answer isn’t hidden in some complex elixir or expensive treatment.  It’s not about denying yourself pleasure or living a life of extremes. Instead, the solution is simpler than that. Forget fad diets and grueling exercise routines.... Read More

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Your go-to source for all things wellness. I am Michael Hunter. I practice radiation oncology in the Seattle area and have a particular interest in health. I am delighted that you have joined me here. Thank you.

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