by Teresa Jepsen | Sep 16, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
Highlights •Normal aging reduces slow-wave and REM sleep without necessarily indicating pathology. •Sleep disorders affect 20–40% of older adults with insomnia and > 30% with obstructive sleep apnea. •Chronic sleep disturbances increase dementia risk by 19–50% in...
by Teresa Jepsen | Sep 16, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
Abstract There are extensive ongoing efforts to slow or even reverse human aging, such as with epigenetic cellular reprogramming, thymus rejuvenation or senolytics. In parallel, new and diverse metrics—known as biological clocks—have been discovered and shown to track...
by Teresa Jepsen | Sep 16, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
A curl up test is one of several fitness tests that could reveal insights into longevity. By Stephanie Anderson Witmer Published on September 13, 2026 / Fact checked by Nick Blackmer At A Glance What we’re talking about: New research suggests that performance on tests...
by Teresa Jepsen | Sep 2, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
how brain health affects many aspects of life. Cognitive health is the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly. It is needed to carry out many everyday activities effectively. Cognitive health is just one aspect of overall brain health. Many factors contribute...
by Teresa Jepsen | Sep 2, 2026 | Newsletter
Cardiovascular Vitality — Heart-Healthy Habits Backed by Science Source Reference: Adapted from Show Your Heart Some Love: Heart-Healthy Living on the Melaleuca Journal. The Science: Maintaining cardiovascular function as we age relies heavily on vascular flexibility,...
