by Teresa Jepsen | Sep 28, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
Researchers are uncovering how microscopic plastic particles spread through the environment, enter the body, and may affect human health Plastic is everywhere. It would be impossible to calculate how many items contain plastic, but it is certainly the majority of...
by Teresa Jepsen | Sep 28, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
Are plastics infiltrating our bodies and harming human health? Early evidence indicates that small plastic particles are causing an array of issues, including in older adults. Seniors Guide writer Lisa Monroe looks at the problems of microplastics and seniors’ health...
by Teresa Jepsen | Sep 28, 2026 | Blog, Newsletter
These replacements are also more durable. Stock Photo Key Points: An increasing volume of research demonstrates that microplastics pose serious health risks, and one common source of exposure is home kitchens. By swapping out some simple kitchen tools and materials,...
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...
