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Museum Visits Linked to Longer Life
According to research by scientists at University College London, people who regularly visit museums and galleries (at least every few months) have a 31% lower risk of dying early, compared with those …
Touring Ancram, New York’s Hillrock Estate Distillery
The home of authentic, delicious "field-to-glass" whiskies from the Hudson Valley
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China-Based BGI Aims to Extend Life to a Minimum of 99 Years
For China-based BGI, the secret to living longer and healthier lies in interpreting our genetic sequences (a notion that’s often met with privacy concerns). Along with regular exercise and a healthy diet, …
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Elena Tamburini’s Touch-Encouraging Furniture
Inspired by sex as taboo, especially among older people, Italian designer Elena Tamburini created Filotea—a collection of furniture that encourages physical affection whether solo or with another individual. The range includes several …
Via gizmodo.com
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop + Tombot’s Robo-Dog Companion
On a mission to improve the quality of life for senior citizens dealing with loneliness and depression, Tombot’s robotic puppy—which has exceeded funding on Kickstarter—emulates real-life dog behaviors. With artistic design by …
Link About It: This Week’s Picks
Kodak brings back a classic film, how artists depicted Obama's presidency, Ms Senior America and more
Link About It: This Week’s Picks
A 300-year-old murder mystery, rethinking aging, Monday's supermoon and more
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Rethink Aging, Thanks to This 80-Year-Old Chinese Model
Wang Deshun doesn’t look like your “regular” 80-year-old man. Wang (aka “China’s hottest grandpa”) is an actor, model and artist, and made waves last year when taking to the catwalk for the …
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Why Your Hangovers Are Getting Worse
You’re not imagining things: this Monday morning hangover might be harder than last simply because you’re a week older. Hangovers get worse with age for a few reasons. One is that a …