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Years after he quit smoking, a lung cancer scan saved his life - Daily Kos

Years after he quit smoking, a lung cancer scan saved his life - Daily Kos

Even with sharp declines in smoking, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, with 125,000 deaths estimated for this year, far exceeding fatal cases of colon…

Column | 3 things about the brain that actually get better with age - The Washington Post

Column | 3 things about the brain that actually get better with age - The Washington Post

Getting older has its perks, including more wisdom and fewer regrets.

Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice - The Conversation

Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice - The Conversation

Alcohol abstinence alters brain activity in ways that may drive someone with alcohol use disorder to relapse.

Gerontologist Says Her Healthiest Patients in Their 70s and Older All Avoid This 1 Thing - TODAY.com

Gerontologist Says Her Healthiest Patients in Their 70s and Older All Avoid This 1 Thing - TODAY.com

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a gerontologist shares a common mistake to avoid if you want to age healthier, and what to do instead to boost longevity.

A Woman Was Bitten by Spiders on a Lakeside Family Trip—Nearly 3 Months Later, She’s Still Fighting for Her Health - Yahoo

A Woman Was Bitten by Spiders on a Lakeside Family Trip—Nearly 3 Months Later, She’s Still Fighting for Her Health - Yahoo

What initially looked like a bruise developed into a serious medical ordeal requiring surgery and weeks in the hospital.

‘Super movers’ are speed walking their way to better brain health - CNN

‘Super movers’ are speed walking their way to better brain health - CNN

“Super movers” who walked faster than normal were about half as likely to develop cognitive impairment, a new study found. Here’s what it may mean for healthy aging.

9 Issues People Attribute To Aging That Are Actually Chronic Inflammation - HuffPost

9 Issues People Attribute To Aging That Are Actually Chronic Inflammation - HuffPost

It’s not always stress or getting older. Sometimes there’s something bigger going on with your body’s defense mechanisms.

These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI - WIRED

These ‘Masturbation Consultants’ Were Hired to Pleasure Themselves With AI - WIRED

Joi AI hired 10 people to masturbate using AI companions as part of a monthlong “wellness” study. The company claims the practice could help “solve male loneliness.”

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know - CNN

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know - CNN

For older adults, the flu vaccine could look a little different this year.