With age comes a myriad of mental and physical changes that no one looks forward to, such as aches and pains, forgetfulness, and dulled senses. However, when it comes to...
The nervous system governs our perceptions of reality, interpreting sound, light, and other physical stimuli through sensory organs. While these organs are efficient, they are inherently limited. Sensory organs allow...
But First, Why Palliative Care? In 1974, Canadian surgical oncologist Dr. Balfour Mount introduced the term “palliative care” to describe the specialized practice he established at Montreal’s Royal Victoria Hospital...
Despite being in my twenties, I had a bartender tell me I looked thirteen years old. To take advantage of the situation, I dressed up as Piglet from Winnie the...
As humans, one thing binds us universally: we age. Yet societies and cultures perceive aging in profoundly different ways, shaping how we treat older individuals and view our own aging...
Every year, people come together to celebrate the cherished occasion of their birthday – a day often filled with joy and anticipation. In the earlier stages of life, such as...
While we can list many differences between males and females, how we age is usually not one we think of. Globally, females live longer than males- the average life expectancy...
Undoubtedly, Power, Sex, Suicide is a book with a very punchy and eye-catching title. The title summarizes the critical message the author Nick Lane wants to convey: mitochondria are way...
The process of aging – a nearly universal phenomenon - has long been at the forefront of humankind’s curiosity and imagination. Our ability to observe the aging process has played a...
Historian Landon Jones famously said that almost exactly nine months after the end of World War II, “the cry of the baby was heard across the land.” This statement was...
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