Hey, friends! It’s your favorite delusionally young optimist, Debbie Nigro, back with another Wellness Wednesday where we keep the "live" in alive! If you missed the show, here’s a rapid-fire rundown of what we talked about—because, let’s be honest, I covered a lot. Buckle up!
1. Do We Age in Bursts? Apparently, OMG Yes!
Scientists have confirmed what we already suspected—one day, you wake up and bam, you’ve aged five years overnight.
Studies show major aging jumps around age 44 and 60 (so if you’re near one of those, hydrate and brace yourself).
Researchers analyzed DNA, proteins, and other molecular markers to prove that aging isn’t a slow, gradual process—it’s like nature’s version of a surprise party, but instead of balloons, you get wrinkles.
2. Your Heart is Aging, But Science is Catching Up!
Heart disease is still the #1 cause of death, but treatments are better than ever.
The heart actually stiffens as we age—apparently, moisturizer won’t fix this one.
New cardiology advancements are helping older patients live longer, healthier lives—yay for progress!
3. Ping Pong Could Help Parkinson’s Patients—And It’s Pretty Cool
A man with Parkinson’s found that playing ping pong helped him regain movement—and now thousands of patients worldwide are following suit.
New York City even has a dedicated Ping Pong for Parkinson’s program (and I was ahead of the curve on this story, thank you very much).
Bonus: Ping pong is fun, so even if you don’t have Parkinson’s, grab a paddle and get moving!
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