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‘Tech Is Not Good Or Bad, But Neither Is It Neutral’: What We Heard This Week
MedPage Today’s October 18 roundup collected expert comments on AI in health care, a new flu shot, pregnancy, HIV, transplantation and more.
Pennsylvania’s Aging Prisons Weren’t Built For Today’s Extreme Weather—leaving Women And Seniors At Risk
A Nature Communications study links extreme heat and cold with higher death and medical-care rates in Pennsylvania state prisons.
How To Stop Letting Anxiety Control Your Reactions
A Tiny Buddha essay describes noticing physical signs of anxiety and pausing before acting on them. The author’s account is personal, not clinical guidance.
15 Best Electric Can Openers for Seniors in 2027
Compare 15 electric can openers for seniors by ease of operation, grip demands, counter stability, lid handling, and the needs each model suits.
“If I Could Only Prescribe One Exercise To Improve Walking, This Would Be It,” Says A Physical Therapist
Physical therapist Devin Trachman recommends controlled sit-to-stands to build lower-body strength that can support walking and everyday mobility.
Five Pilates Moves For Women Over 60 Who Want To Build Strength And Correct Their Posture
Pilates teacher Claire Seager recommends five beginner-friendly moves for women in their 60s and 70s, with easier options for each.
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 aging measures with chronic disease and mortality risk, but it does not prove causation.
The Overlooked Type Of Fitness Women Can Lose In Midlife That’s Crucial For Longevity—and Expert-approved Ways To Train It
A Fit&Well report highlights muscle power—a quick force-producing ability—and shares a four-move workout recommended by trainer Kylie Hansen.
Scientists Discover How Deep Sleep Builds Muscle, Burns Fat, And Boosts The Brain
A UC Berkeley mouse study traces how sleep-stage brain activity regulates growth hormone and how the hormone signals back to wakefulness circuits.