Can It Be Too Late to Get Healthy in Midlife?

At 66, I decided to focus on my health again. A recent Stanford University medical paper sparked my concern about aging. The study found that people experience two major ages – at 44 and 60 – where physical decline accelerates. Researchers analyzed biological data from 108 individuals to reach this conclusion. The “multiomic approach” used … Read more

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ELO Frontman Jeff Lynne Pulls Out of BST Hyde Park Show Due to Illness

Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) frontman Jeff Lynne has cancelled his final performance at BST Hyde Park due to a “systemic infection”. The 77-year-old singer was set to headline the event on Sunday, but has been forced to withdraw from the festival alongside his band. Lynne’s withdrawal was advised by doctors, who deemed it “not possible” … Read more

Russia’s Lavrov Meets with Kim Jong Un in North Korea

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the country’s Wonsan city. The meeting came ahead of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, during which thousands of North Korean soldiers have been killed. Pyongyang reaffirmed its support for Moscow’s objectives in Ukraine, saying it would continue to provide military aid … Read more

Genesis HealthCare Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Nursing home operator Genesis HealthCare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid financial struggles. This move comes amidst growing concerns about Medicaid funding and its impact on healthcare services. In a concerning trend, conservative states are passing laws to provide doula access to Medicaid beneficiaries, highlighting the ongoing debate over access to essential care. … Read more

WWE SmackDown Recap: A Mixed Bag of Matches and Storylines

WWE SmackDown kicked off a packed weekend of pro wrestling with a jam-packed show headlined by the WWE Tag Team Championship Match. The Wyatt Sicks defeated The Street Profits to win the titles, marking a solid start to the show. The first match card featured several intriguing bouts, including a Fatal 4-Way Match between Alexa … Read more

NASA Selects Three Instruments for Lunar Mission

NASA has selected three instruments that will explore the lunar surface as part of its Artemis program. Two instruments, the Artemis Infrared Reflectance and Emission Spectrometer (AIRES) and the Lunar Microwave Active-Passive Spectrometer (L-MAPS), will be attached to the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV). The third instrument, the Ultra-Compact Imaging Spectrometer, will be deployed on … Read more

US Citizen Killed in West Bank by Israeli Settlers Amid Conflict Tensions

A US citizen, 21-year-old Sayfollah Musallet, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to local officials. Born in Florida, Musallet was visiting family in the village of Sinjil. The incident occurred amid rising tensions between Palestinians and Israelis, with the US Department of Justice facing criticism over … Read more

Amazon Prime Day Sees 30.3% Rise in US Online Spending

Amazon’s Prime Day sale drove a significant boost to US online spending, surpassing predictions of 28.4% growth. According to Adobe Inc., online spending rose by 30.3% to $24.1 billion, as of July 11. This positive result is also beneficial for retailers like Walmart and Target, which hosted their own sales during the same period. Source: … Read more