Jessica Wyland
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The Longevity Diet: How to Eat Well After 50
How Do Public Health Initiatives Help Aging Adults?
About 62 million people living in the U.S. are 65 or over. By 2054, that number is expected to reach 84 million. The good news: People are living longer! The urgent news? We already need more healthcare resources to improve quality of life for older adults. Fortunately, public health efforts are helping meet those needs.…
Why It’s a Great Time to Pursue a Gerontology Career
The growing need for gerontology professionals has created unprecedented career opportunities, driven by an expanding aging population and a scarcity of qualified specialists. If current trends persist — with fewer medical students choosing geriatric medicine and our aging population increasing — this demand will only intensify. Here we’ll present the facts
Understanding the Effects of Aging on Both Body and Mind
Aging is more than a gray hair here or a sudden ache and pain there; it’s a full-body experience. We age physically and mentally, and these changes can also affect our emotional well-being. It’s hard to miss surface-level changes as we grow older, but the effects of aging run deeper, and they’re more connected than…
Spotlight on Careers in Aging: Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
How Social Connections Increase Longevity and Healthy Aging
Gut Health and Aging: What Your Microbiome Reveals About Living Longer (and Better)
Ever notice a sudden stomachache after eating something you used to effortlessly enjoy? One moment you’re devouring your favorite food, and then — boom! The nausea hits. You’re left thinking, “I’ve eaten this countless times … Why is it hurting my stomach now?” While food poisoning is never out of the question (and trust us,…
Healthy Brain Aging: 7 Habits to Keep Your Mind Sharp as You Age
8 Innovative Aging Trends to Watch in 2026
