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Diane Keough/Getty Images The mention of giant underwater creatures usually brings to mind mythological monsters. The great kraken, ancient leviathans, and if that fossil of a creature with 45 arms is a real-life Cthulhu. As a society, we are fascinated with big monsters that swim in the ocean’s mostly unexplored depths. An …

Older adults should target these muscles when strength-training, says fitness pro  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

We spend so much time thinking about skincare routines, workout programs, and nutrition hacks to slow down aging. But posture? It rarely makes the list. The reality is that how you carry yourself can add or subtract years from your appearance. Physical therapists will tell you that posture doesn’t just affect how your body feels—it changes how others see you. …

The iPhone 17 series got a lot of much-needed upgrades, including the base model finally getting a ProMotion display: which can vary its refresh rate between 120 Hz and 1 Hz. However, one of the nicest upgrades this generation — the anti-reflective display coating — still pales in comparison to the much older Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.Various techies who have …

Higher caffeine intake linked to better cognitive function in older U.S. adults, study finds  PsyPost Source link

For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the beach or around his neighborhood in Seaside, California. A few years ago, though, he started to experience problems staying upright. “If another dog came toward us, every single time I’d end up on the ground,” recalled Vickers, 69, …

Repetitive negative thinking associated with cognitive decline in older adults  Hacker News Source link

Vaccines Respiratory viruses Women’s health Federal agencies See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Health officials under US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are preparing analyses that may tie safety risks in pregnant women and children to the Covid-19 vaccine, while considering whether to narrow recommendations for elderly people to receive the shot, according to a …

Need advice? Call these older folks for tips on love, dating and moose hunting  The Washington Post Source link

Friday, September 12, 2025 NIH-funded study supports acupuncture needling as a safe and effective pain treatment for this group. According to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed …