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Can Grip Strength Predict Your Chances of Living to 100?
Grip strength is increasingly being seen as one of the most reliable markers of health...
The Forever Factor: Exploring Longevity
The scientific breakthroughs powering humanity’s quest to defy death are closer than people think...
Top Job Search Resources for Older Job Seekers
There are a number of job-search websites and apps specifically tailored to older workers seeking full-time, part-time or remote positions...
Shingles Vaccines May Lower Your Risk of Dementia

Many seniors know they should get the two-part shingles vaccine but put it off because they’ve heard it can make you feel a bit sick...

Grandpas United

70-something Jim Isenberg and his buddy, Frank Williams, formed a group in 2018 called Grandpas United. A recent NPR report provided an update on the...

17 Towns that are Offering Perks to Attract Retirees
Recent reporting by Sarah Whittle lists 17 towns that are offering perks to attract retirees....
90 and Counting
Last year, 97-year-old Alberto Chab of Buenos Aires worked with his granddaughter to post a video asking other older adults to talk about their lives....
How Medicare Recipients Can Compare Doctors
Medicare.gov has a quick and easy way to find and compare doctors and other providers in your area. Here's how:...

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