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Exercise Can Improve Memory in Older Adults

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:28:35 +0000

It is often said that, as you age, the memory is the first thing to go. However, according to a new study, one fairly simple step can greatly improve older adults’ ability to remember. Researchers form the University of California-Irvine ran a series of tests on 50 adults from age 50 to 85, some with [...]

Reba McEntire Covers AARP Magazine, Talks TV and Dolly Parton

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 01:45:54 +0000

Our favorite country redhead Reba McEntire covers the December/January issue of AARP magazine, where the country singer and TV sitcom star opens up about everything from her acting career to her reverence for fellow country music diva Dolly Parton!

People Are Happiest at Ages 9 and 68

Mike Adams — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:46:46 +0000

A lot people will tell you that college is the best time you'll ever have, but a new study suggests that the ages at which life is most enjoyable are actually 9 and 68. Researchers say that is likely because these ages represent a time when humans are more likely to make having fun a priority.

132-Year-Old Woman Has Died (Well, Maybe)

Mike Adams — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:25:19 +0000

A woman from the remote Georgian village of Sachino who claimed to be 132 years old died last week of—believe it or not—old age. Sources say that if Antisa Khvichava was really as old as she claimed to be she would have been the oldest known human being in history.

Too Old To Drive?

Andy Capwell — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:44:43 +0000

It’s a difficult situation that all families have to face, when is a family member too old to drive? I remember the day that I had to have the talk with my father.It had become clear that his ability to drive had diminished to where he was putting himself and others in danger. I researched [...]

Elderly People Watch 'Gangnam Style,' Hilarity Ensues

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:30:19 +0000

If you’re ever questioning whether someone or something has actually made it to the big leagues, ask yourself one simple question: do grandma and grandpa know about it? If the answer is yes, then you have yourself a massive pop culture phenomenon. As if we didn’t need any more confirmation that ‘Gangnam Style’ is one [...]

Lifelong Friends Celebrate 100th Birthday Together

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:15:34 +0000

We’d like to introduce you to the world’s most adorable best friends — Joseph Katz and Al Spiegel from Florida. They have been buds for 91 years, and they’re still going strong! The two met growing up in Brooklyn, NY, attended the same elementary school, and held jobs in the same company for many years. [...]

Find Out How Old Google Thinks You Are

Emerald Catron — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:35:25 +0000

Good news, bad news. The bad news is that Google has been monitoring all your online activity and is using it for their own personal gain. The good news is at least it’s fun to see if they guessed your age, gender and interests correctly. That’s pretty good news … right? To find out what [...]