This is a follow-up on my post, The Maximum Human Life Span and Conjecture on Step Counts to Get There (15,000 Steps a Day). According to this research: "By analyzing data on tens of thousands of people across four continents compiled between 15 existing studies, a team of researchers has now landed on a more … Continue reading [Minimum] Steps to Get There
Tag: aging
The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant
"Once upon a time, the planet was tyrannized by a giant dragon. The dragon stood taller than the largest cathedral, and it was covered with thick black scales. Its red eyes glowed with hate, and from its terrible jaws flowed an incessant stream of evil-smelling yellowish-green slime. It demanded from humankind a blood-curdling tribute: to … Continue reading The Fable of the Dragon-Tyrant
Ahead of the Castration Trend
"According to new research, there may be a surprisingly effective way for men to increase their lifespans — but it requires a pretty severe alteration to the physical body that may not appeal to everybody.An international team led by researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand were able to show that castration of … Continue reading Ahead of the Castration Trend
Hang In There Until You’re Sixty
"...try to hang in there until you’re sixty. Then you’ll find you don’t have to worry about what people say any more and, as a consequence, life becomes a whole lot more interesting.Entering your sixties brings with it a warm and fuzzy feeling of freedom through redundancy, through obsolescence, through living outside of the conversation … Continue reading Hang In There Until You’re Sixty
70 Over 70 Podcast
"You know those 30 under 30 lists that make you feel kinda inadequate and terrible? 70 Over 70 is the opposite of that. Max Linsky talks to 70 remarkable people all over the age of 70 about their lives — what they’ve learned, what they’re still trying to figure out and how they’re thinking about what … Continue reading 70 Over 70 Podcast
Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) and Aging
"AKG is part of the metabolic cycle that our cells use to make energy from food. In addition to its use by bodybuilders, doctors sometimes treat osteoporosis and kidney disease with the supplement.The molecule grabbed attention as a possible antiaging treatment in 2014, when researchers reported AKG could extend life span by more than 50% in … Continue reading Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) and Aging
What is Old?
"Warren Sanderson and Sergei Scherbov suggest that we classify old age by looking closer at the end. Instead of counting the number of years someone has lived (and whether or not they’re at least 65), we can go the other direction and look at the number of expected years left. They recommend the 15-year mark, … Continue reading What is Old?
20th Century Women
20th Century Women is such a lovely little movie. Part coming of age story. Part a story about aging. Part a story about male/female relationships that explores how difficult these are to navigate, particularly given our collective idiosyncrasies and brokenness. Recommended.
Older and Living Apart Together (LAT)
Open Question: Does living alone position people for having a broader social support network? "I don’t want to take care of anybody. I want to take care of me,' said Nadell, who divorced her second husband two decades ago. 'You want to be friends and get together, when I say it’s okay to get together? … Continue reading Older and Living Apart Together (LAT)
Hinadan, a Mobile Game App For Apple by 82-Year-Old Developer Who Bought Her First Computer at 60
"It was easy because I have no one to care for me, whether it's good or bad," 83-year-old Masako Wakamiya said of building her first mobile app. In 2017, she launched Hinadan, a game aimed at elderly users...Wakamiya bought her first computer when she was approaching 60 -- mostly to keep up with friends while … Continue reading Hinadan, a Mobile Game App For Apple by 82-Year-Old Developer Who Bought Her First Computer at 60
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