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Federal Policy Is Adding Fuel To The Rural Healthcare Fire

Federal Policy Is Adding Fuel To The Rural Healthcare Fire

An October 18 opinion report warns that Medicaid cuts and a proposed H-1B fee could deepen rural hospitals’ financial and staffing challenges.
Wisdom Doesn’t Care Where It Comes From

Wisdom Doesn’t Care Where It Comes From

A Sixty and Me essay reflects on lessons from mistakes, friendship, aging and unexpected sources—not a formal announcement or research finding.
Your Age May Not Tell The Whole Story About Your Health, But Your Blood Could

Your Age May Not Tell The Whole Story About Your Health, But Your Blood Could

A study of 18,476 people linked blood metabolite-based age measures with chronic disease and mortality risk, but their predictive gains were modest.
Adult ADHD; Encouraging Advance Care Planning; Hospital Closures In The U.S.

Adult ADHD; Encouraging Advance Care Planning; Hospital Closures In The U.S.

A Texas Tech health podcast reviewed adult ADHD care, hospital closures and efforts to encourage advance care planning among older adults.
14 Best Sleep Apnea Mouth Guards for 2027

14 Best Sleep Apnea Mouth Guards for 2027

Compare 14 sleep apnea mouth guards by adjustability, fit, materials, and care—and learn when a dentist-fitted device or medical evaluation is a better choice.
Brain Cells Meant To Protect Us May Be Fueling Cognitive Decline

Brain Cells Meant To Protect Us May Be Fueling Cognitive Decline

A study of older adults and mice links reduced NRF2 activity in myelin-producing cells with nerve-fiber damage and faster cognitive decline.
Stanford’s New Microscope Reveals Living Cells Like Never Before

Stanford’s New Microscope Reveals Living Cells Like Never Before

Stanford researchers report a label-free microscope that images moving structures inside living cells at about 120 nanometers.
Be Joyful, Though You Have Considered All The Facts

Be Joyful, Though You Have Considered All The Facts

A Sixty and Me essay invokes Wendell Berry’s words to suggest gratitude, balanced news habits and stronger relationships amid daily worries.
Scientists Discover How Deep Sleep Builds Muscle, Burns Fat, And Boosts The Brain

Scientists Discover How Deep Sleep Builds Muscle, Burns Fat, And Boosts The Brain

UC Berkeley researchers mapped mouse brain circuits linking sleep stages, growth hormone release and wakefulness in a study published in Cell.
Epilepsy In Older Adults: More Common As We Age

Epilepsy In Older Adults: More Common As We Age

A Seniors Guide report highlights subtle seizure symptoms in older adults and the need for medical evaluation when episodes recur.