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Intrinsic Capacity: The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Intrinsic Capacity: The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Intrinsic Capacity is a new term experts are hoping to use to determine a person’s overall health in an effort to implement interventions for a longer, healthier, and happier life. Intrinsic Capacity is measured in five different key areas including cognition, locomotion, sensory capacity, psychological well-being, and vitality. Several studies are being implemented across the US to learn more on how to improve the accuracy of this metric and use it, eventually, for all ages.

The New Science of Brain Workouts, Beyond Sudoku and Crosswords

The New Science of Brain Workouts, Beyond Sudoku and Crosswords

Forget holding hands—new research reveals a surprising twist in how two people can become a dynamic duo against sudden loss of balance. A recent study, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, demonstrates that when two individuals walk side by side, a rigid link between them dramatically accelerates balance recovery after unexpected slips.