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So THAT’S Why Your Stomach Hurts More As You Get Older

So THAT’S Why Your Stomach Hurts More As You Get Older

The Best Ways To Optimize Your Digestion As You Get Older All of this is understandably frustrating and concerning. But experts stress there are ways to minimize any effects from age-related stomach issues. They recommend: Chewing Better Better digestion begins in the mouth. “Salivary enzymes help digest starch and fat in the mouth, decreasing the GI tract’s workload,” Mutha said. …

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‘Potentially hazardous’ asteroid Bennu contains dust older than the solar system itself — and traces of interstellar space

‘Potentially hazardous’ asteroid Bennu contains dust older than the solar system itself — and traces of interstellar space

The near-Earth asteroid Bennu contains stardust that is older than our solar system, as well as organic materials and ices from interstellar space, three fresh studies of the asteroid’s sample materials show. Scientists all over the world have been poring over samples of Bennu ever since material from the asteroid was brought to Earth in 2023, courtesy of NASA‘s OSIRIS-REx …

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We interviewed 62 older Minnesotans who lost white-collar jobs later in life. Nearly 75% refused to move, and 3 big problems kept them locked in place

We interviewed 62 older Minnesotans who lost white-collar jobs later in life. Nearly 75% refused to move, and 3 big problems kept them locked in place

With the pendulum swinging away from remote work and toward return-to-office mandates, working in a new region or state may no longer mean simply logging onto Zoom. As a result, companies are increasingly investing in employee relocations, as the latest Atlas corporate survey reveals. But are these investments enough to keep the hiring pipeline flowing?  Keeping a white-collar job or …

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Drinking Beetroot Juice Could Reduce Older Adults’ Blood Pressure

Drinking Beetroot Juice Could Reduce Older Adults’ Blood Pressure

A major study suggests that beetroot juice may lower blood pressure in older adults by shifting the balance of bacteria in the mouth. Credit: Shutterstock Beetroot juice changed oral bacteria in older adults, lowering blood pressure. The results highlight dietary nitrate as a potential tool for healthier aging. The ability of nitrate-rich beetroot juice to lower blood pressure in older …

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Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) Is Much Older Than We Thought

Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA) Is Much Older Than We Thought

All life on Earth can be traced back to a Last Universal Common Ancestor, or LUCA. A study suggests that this organism likely lived on Earth only 400 million years after its formation. Further analysis also shows that this life form likely sported an early immune system, which means it was probably fighting off viruses. Life on Earth had to …

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Vitamin B-12 Can Protect Against Dementia As You Get Older — Best Life

Vitamin B-12 Can Protect Against Dementia As You Get Older — Best Life

If you’ve fallen down the dietary supplement rabbit hole, you might have read about the longevity benefits tied to vitamin D, or how ashwagandha can boost brain function and mood. Or perhaps, you’ve looked into taking magnesium to aid with poor sleep quality. Now, new research points to a supplement that could slow down dementia risk in older adults. RELATED: …

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