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Aging

Published
December 31, 2016

Another View: If paralyzed primates can walk, will humans be next?

Recent research marks the latest step in the quest to help people overcome paralysis.
Published
December 6, 2016

Maine Voices: Light up a life by reaching out to older adults struggling with social isolation

The Southern Maine Agency on Aging offers programs to help seniors, but it needs partners in the community.
Published
October 27, 2016

Anti-aging startup backed by Fidelity, Bezos raises $116 million

The Silicon Valley drugmaker is part of a wave of new companies chasing after the fountain of youth.
Published
October 5, 2016

New study tries to answer question of just how long can we live

Researchers say if nothing else kills us, we die because our body wears out before extreme old age.
Published
October 3, 2016

Our View: All Maine communities can become age-friendly

With coordinated planning and some investment, even seniors in rural areas can get help staying healthy and connected.

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Published
September 22, 2016

Commentary: For Maine’s seniors, housing-health care link may be lifesaver

At stake is the quality of life for an expanding demographic – and the need to control costs.
Published
September 17, 2016

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day marks progress, challenges

Maine groups are helping caregivers and patients deal with the unintended consequences of the drugs that have allowed people to live longer with HIV.
Published
June 16, 2016

Commentary: Obama’s failure to prepare us for aging population will taint his legacy

Instead of now urging expansion of Social Security benefits, the president should have worked to balance the system.
Published
June 15, 2016

Happy 50th birthday! Eat some cake, then give your daily diet a tune-up

A body needs fewer – but better – calories from this point on.
Published
April 30, 2016

A new study shows your DNA may add years to your looks

The research is the first to find a gene explaining in part why some people look older than their age.