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"I got a 20-year contract. Giannis is going to play for 20 more years" – Mike Budenholzer on the longevity of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the…

Monday, January 23rd, 2023

"I got a 20-year contract. Giannis is going to play for 20 more years" - Mike Budenholzer on the longevity of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks  Basketball Network

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"I think Nadal has been doing a great job of that in the last four or five years": McEnroe believes Murray needs to shorten points for…

Monday, January 23rd, 2023

"I think Nadal has been doing a great job of that in the last four or five years": McEnroe believes Murray needs to shorten points for longevity  TennisUpToDate.com

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Jon Voight is ‘blessed’ to have had such a long Hollywood career – Yakima Herald-Republic

Monday, November 7th, 2022

Jon Voight is 'blessed' to have had such a long Hollywood career  Yakima Herald-Republic

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USD Index to sink to 103 by end-2023 amid greater certainty and longevity of Dollar downtrend Westpac – FXStreet

Monday, November 7th, 2022

USD Index to sink to 103 by end-2023 amid greater certainty and longevity of Dollar downtrend Westpac  FXStreet

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Saturday, October 15th, 2022

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The Longevity Investors Conference Gstaad brought together longevity experts and deep-pocketed investors – Cointelegraph

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

Longevity Investors Conference brought together high level scientists, clinicians and investors who all agreed on one big goal: Bringing the concept of longevity to life. Longevity experts and visionaries joined the conference, such as George Church, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School; Aubrey de Grey, chief of science offices at SENS Research Foundation; Brian Kennedy, director at Center for Healthy Longevity and professor of the biochemistry and physiology departments at National University of Singapore; Charles Brenner from Alfred E. Mann Family Foundation and chair of diabetes and cancer metabolism at Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope; Christian Angermayer, founder of Apeiron Investment Group; Eric Verdin, president and CEO of Buck Institute for Research on Ageing; Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Ageing Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine; Michael Greve, founder of Forever Healthy Foundation; Evelyne Yehudit Bischof, associate professor, internal medicine specialist and longevity physician at Human Longevity Inc.; Alex Zhavoronkov, founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine; Phil Newman, founder of First Longevity and editor-in-chief at Longevity.Technology; Wei-Wu He, executive chairman at Human Longevity Inc., chairman and CEO of CASI Pharmaceuticals Inc. and chairman and founder of Genetron Health; and many more.

Longevity Investors Conference, being the most exclusive conference for longevity investors, brought together over 130 investors from around the globe. The investors as well as the speakers had the chance to see the Startup Showcase that took place on Day One of the conference in partnership with Phil Newman from Longevity Technology. The Startup Showcase provided the chance to some of the most promising longevity startups to present their work and ideas, such as Tom Weldon, founder, chairman and CEO of Ponce De Leon Health; Nikolina Lauc, co-founder and CEO of GlycanAge; Stan Watowich, founder and interim CEO of Ridgeline Therapeutics; Owen Phillips, CEO of BrainKey; Nika Pintar, co-founder and CEO of Ani Biome; and Bruno Balen co-founder of Ani Biome.

The venue, Le Grand Bellevue Hotel in Gstaad, recently rated the Hotel of the Year by Swiss media, was privatized for the LIC guests ensuring an exclusive networking experience. There were many networking opportunities over the course of the two days during the networking dinners and lunches and especially during coffee breaks and receptions held in the Longevity Lounge, where guests could get the exclusive chance to experience the latest trends in longevity therapies and treatments from exhibitors.

The ending of the Longevity Investors Conference was marked by a gala dinner, during which the Maximon Longevity Prize Award Ceremony took place. Elisabeth Roider, partner and chief scientific and medical officer at Maximon explained from a scientific point of view that translation efforts from computational biology to wet lab approaches to clinical trials are needed on the way. Many small steps will be required while the big picture should be in place. The prize is especially important, as it highlights the effort that is needed to identify safe and new ways to target ageing, the need for large clinical trials, which investigate the effect of interventions on ageing, and the importance of mental health, platforms and AI in future longevity medicine.

Marc Bernegger, one of the driving forces behind the conference, said: There are more and more traditional investors joining the longevity space, which creates massive investment opportunities. The special setup of this years conference enables not only knowledge exchange but also effective community-building, which is very unique for the industry and has never happened before to this extent. Berneggers partner and LIC co-founder, Dr. Tobias Reichmuth, added: The longevity industry will be one of the biggest investment opportunities over the next decade, expected to be worth at least $600 billion by 2025. It is experiencing a great momentum, and this is the ideal time to use it in favor of educating and spreading the information to investors. In an ocean of scientific-oriented conferences, a professional and global investor-focused longevity conference such as LIC provides an opportunity for the industrys top investors and innovators to get acquainted with recent developments and breakthroughs.

The next Longevity Investors Conference will be held in the Autumn of 2023. Participation is open for registration on the website.

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Do you think ageing can be reversed? Here are 12 longevity startups to watch – Sifted

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

The quest to slow down ageing and have healthier and longer lives is ongoing. And its not just about living to 120.

Some scientific research suggests that in years to come, we will have therapeutics that will help us foresee age-related diseases like diabetes and cancer as well as neurodegenerative diseases and prevent them. Other scientific breakthroughs on animals have shown that it may also be possible to add years to our fertility window, stop our hair from turning grey and perhaps even vaccinate ourselves against ageing.

However, until the answer to that billion-dollar question is found, there is a lot we can do to trick the ageing process, say researchers, startups and investors.

In 2021, about $1.9bn globally was invested in the longevity sector. That number is set to increase both because various clinical trials are getting results and because theres an increased interest among investors in the space.

As with many healthtech trends, longevity is yet to get the same recognition in Europe as it has in the US. Still, with the global longevity market projected to reach $44bn by 2030, Europe and the UK and Switzerland in particular is waking up.

So, apart from the more well-known startups like TreeFrog Therapeutics and Rejuveron, which are the other longevity startups to watch? And what problems are they solving?

Founded: 2020, by Maria Blasco and Ftima Bosch (University of Barcelona spinoff)

One of the key reasons we age is the protective caps at the end of our chromosomes, called telomeres, shortening over time. When they fully disintegrate, it causes our DNA to become damaged. Telomere Therapeutics is developing a telomerase gene therapy that counteracts telomere shortening and can treat age-related diseases.

Funding: Undisclosed amount by Spanish Invivo Ventures

Founded: 2018 by Alex Schueller, James McCully, Pedro del Nido and Sitaram Emani

Age-related deterioration of the mitochondria in our cells is associated with an array of conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Parkinsons and Alzheimers. Researchers have recently discovered that this process can be reversed with cellular energisers such as Lipo Glutathione, Lipo CoQ10, Lipo Apigenin and Lipo Resveratrol that help restore and preserve mitochondrial function. Cellvie is working on a way of transplanting mitochondria directly into compromised cells.

Funding: $5m in a seed round in 2021 from German investor KIZOO Technology Capital.

Founded: 2018 by Guido Kroemer, James Peyer, and Sebastian Brunemeier within Apollo Ventures company builder

Autophagy is a natural process in which the bodys cells clean out any damaged or unnecessary components. However, more and more evidence suggests that autophagic dysfunction is a cause of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers and Parkinsons. By restoring autophagy in such diseased cells Samsara says it can remove the misfolded protein. However, its still in the pre-clinical phase.

Funding: $10m Series A in 2021 by global longevity VC Apollo Health Ventures, Swiss Korify Capital and US-based Longevitytech Fund

Founded: 2020 by Lorna Harries, Ben Lee and Kirsty Semple (spinout from University of Exeter)

As we age, more and more of our cells stop dividing and become senescent, or zombie cells. These cells dont die but are major contributors to age-related illnesses such as cancer, dementia and cardiovascular disease. Seniscas treatment rejuvenates these cells. The spinout is developing a treatment through senotherapeutic interventions that target the senescent cells. By restoring the splicing factor a protein to how it is in younger cells, Senisca hopes to turn back the ageing clock in old cells.

Funding: 2m in seed funding by US-based APEX ventures and the local UK investor VC QantX in June 2022

Founded: 2017 by Jens Gruber and Herbert Stadler

Senescence and other biological processes such as cell development, growth and repair are helped by the main actors of intercellular communications exosomes. The signals from exosomes can either stimulate or suppress immune responses. Curexsys is focused on the work to develop and manufacture exosomes in clinical quality for regenerative medicine and anti-ageing therapies.

Funding: 8.2m Series A in 2020 by the German pharmaceutical Sartorius

Founded: 2017 by Espen Riskedal and Karl Trygve Kalleberg

Testing your blood for biomarkers (such as cholesterol level and haemoglobin) has become increasingly popular and is also one way to understand your individual longevity. So what are the biomarkers to look out for if you are destined for a long healthy life? Age Labs is a Norwegian molecular diagnostics company that discovers, develops and commercialises diagnostic tests for the early detection of age-related diseases. It also has a biological age predictor.

Funding: In total $2m, including a $1m pre-seed round in 2020 by Norwegian Skyfall Ventures and Aleap.

Founded: 2017 by Ann Belin

When we reach our 50s our muscles start losing their functions and mass. This is called chronic sarcopenia and it contributes to an increased risk of disability, falls and fractures. Rejuvenate has a screening platform that investigates dysregulated pathways in ageing. Dysregulated pathways can occur due to mutations that cause genes and proteins to be expressed abnormally, leading to diseases. Rejuvenates first drug candidate is RJx-01, to be used in acute and chronic sarcopenia types of musculoskeletal diseases. According to the company it also has been shown to have beneficial effects in the prevention and treatment of other age-related diseases.

Funding: Rejuvenate Biomed raised its 15.7m Series B in 2021 from Zrich-based Rejuveron Life Sciences (now majority owner) and Luxembourg-based Vesalius Biocapital.

Founded: 2021 by Pascal Rode, Sophie Chabloz, Teresa Budetta

The interest in the nine hallmarks of ageing is no longer limited to the corridors of science labs, and intermediate fasting, exercise and healthy living are not enough for some people. As a result, the longevity supplement industry is growing. Products like NMN nicotinamide mononucleotide is a precursor to NAD+, the essential coenzyme and key metabolite found in every cell of the human body are increasingly popular. Supplement startup Avea believes it can optimise long-term health as well as slow and even reverse some of the signs of ageing with its products.

Funding: 2.4m seed round led by Swiss investor and startup builder Maximon

Founded: 2007 by Pierre Landolt and Patrick Aebischer

Cellvie is working on transplanting mitochondria but what if you could decrease the deterioration of the mitochondria in our cells by taking a supplement? After a decade of research and clinical trials, based on the ingredients of pomegranate juice, supplement startup Amazentis has developed its first product with a pure form of Urolithin A. The substance has been proven to help counter age-associated cellular decline and improve muscular strength.

Funding: Raised $8.9m Series C in 2018 by the Swiss corporation Nestl Health Science

Founded: 2019 by Peter Ward and Michael Geer

Humanity wants to bring longevity to the masses by helping people control what they eat and when, their exercise regime and their sleeping habits. Its developed an app that calculates customers rate of ageing and biological age by drawing on data from your smartphone and wearable devices to track biomarkers such as heart rate, step rate, sleep, activity and eating habits. Its grown to 130k users in the last 12 months.

Funding: $5m over a split seed round in 2020 and 2021 by UK- based 7percent Ventures, Estonian investor Taavet Hinrikus, US-based One Way Ventures and others

Founded: 2014 by Nora Khaldi

Peptides are strings of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. Collagen peptides are commonly used in skin products to rejuvenate skin, but can peptides also prolong a healthy life? Recent research indicates that some types of peptides could be beneficial in slowing down the ageing process although, more research is needed. Using AI and peptidomics, Nuritas aims to discover bioactive peptides that can be used to optimise glucose metabolism, regain muscle strength and rejuvenate skin.

Funding: $45m Series B funding round in 2021 by US-based Cleveland Avenue, UK-based Grosvenors Wheatsheaf Group, and the European Circular Bioeconomy Fund among others.

Founded: 2021 by Rob Konrad Maciejewski and James Raaff

There are a lot of companies selling longevity supplements, checking your blood markers and biomarkers and even looking at how your DNA may be working for or against you when it comes to certain age-related diseases. But how do you put all that information together into a longevity package that is right for you? Biolytica is doing that by combining health data analytics and personalised longevity programmes. So far its focusing on healthcare professionals but it hopes to be able to offer it to everyday customers in the future.

Funding: 10m from Swiss company-builder Maximon

Mimi Billing is Sifteds Nordic correspondent. She also covers healthtech, and tweets from@MimiBilling

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‘SNL’ Gig Was a Risk Rob Lowe Credits for His Longevity: ‘I Had People in My Life Telling Me – TheWrap

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

Rob Lowes starring role in the Fox series 9-1-1: Lone Star stands as only the latest capstone in a Hollywood career full of them.

And if its his last, hes had a good run more than 100 TV and film credits over a span of 43 years.

Lowe, in an interview published Friday by ET Online, credited his longevity to a force of will that led him to take risks that paid off. One of those risks was the hosting job on Saturday Night Live, a gig he said several people close to him advised him not to take.

If you want to do it a long time, be prepared to be brave and say Yes to things that maybe other people in your life are going to be worried about, Lowe, 58, advised to up-and-coming actors and other TV and film artists. I mean, I had people in my life telling me not to hostSaturday Night Live. I know today it seems like everybody does it, but there was a time when people were like, I dont know. They could make fun [of you].'

Lowe said that intuitive skills and a persevering spirit were also key.

Know that there are going to be ups and downs and talent will prevail, Lowe added. It really does. If youve got it, then you can survive the down periods of your career. Every career, it doesnt matter. Itll cycle around and keep cycling around and just keep cycling around and you just got to have your staying power.

Lowe first took the SNL leap in March 1990. During that experience, he befriended legendary cast member Mike Myers. Their relationship led Lowe to a starring role in the hit 1992 comedy Waynes World, as villainous TV producer Benjamin Oliver, and later, smaller roles in three Austin Powers films.

I love that Im still so close to Mike Myers, Lowe told ET Online. But never in a million years thinking it would lead toWaynes Worldand then toAustin Powers. You just never know where life is gonna take you.

Lowe has hosted SNL two more times, in April 1997 and October 2000. And the job, indeed, did not come without risk.

In the 2000 appearance, Lowe was signing off per tradition, surrounded on stage by the familiar smiling faces of the Saturday Night Live cast, musical guest Eminem and political activist Ralph Nader, who had made a guest appearance in the episode. Actor Brendan Fraser was also there, standing just behind Lowe. Fraser had made a brief, nonspeaking cameo in the episode, and perhaps perturbed he wasnt used for more, began repeatedly yelling Bedazzled the name of Frasers next film that would open in theaters a month later as Lowe was taking the show off air.

Ive spent many years trying to figure out what was going on with Brendan that night, Lowe said last year on his Literally! podcast. And the nearest I can come to, is that he was somehow promised a walk-on during the show, and the show ran long, and he just was like, F it, Im gonna go up and yellBedazzledbehind Rob Lowes head.

The SNL experience had also led to confusion at a critical juncture years earlier, Lowe said in the ET Online interview.

I remember I was getting married and we kept it a secret, we kept it out of the media. We were able to have a nice, sweet low-key wedding and Lorne Michaels called me to say I had to go to a preproduction meeting ofWaynes World,' Lowe said of the TV and film producerand SNL creator. He says, You need to be there. The studio needs to talk to you. And I said, Lorne, Im getting married in 20 minutes and he said, Well, maybe you can come by for dessert. That was my, Ill never forget that.

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Wellness and longevity brand Serotonin Centers to open in Nashville – Tennessean

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

Wellness and longevity brand Serotonin Centers announced it plans to open three new facilities in the Nashville area.

Serotonin Centers was established in Florida by 15-year fitness industry veteran Eric Casaburi, who said he noticed there weren't any businesses dedicated to helping those interested in improving and preserving their health while experiencing aging at the same time.

Serotonin Centers says it is the first franchise brand to focus focuses solely on providing anti-aging and hormone treatments.

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Different membership tiers for wellness and longevity treatments are available, and the services include aesthetic enhancement, hormone restoration, immunity and recovery treatments, and weight control.

Recently, doctors Jody Junia and Olumuyiwa Olu Esuruoso have been added to the Serotonin team as health experts to aid with rolling out the three Nashville-area centers.

With their passion and professional backgrounds, Doctors Junia and Esuruoso will play a vital role in connecting the Serotonin brand and services to the great people of Nashville, said Casaburi.

Junia and Esuruoso said they are looking forward to utilizing their medical expertise to help customers optimize their health and quality of life.

My focus has always been on treating illnesses and finding cures for the ailments patients are suffering from, Esuruoso said. But this opportunity with Serotonin gives us the chance to work preemptively, providing people with the tools and services they need to protect their well-being and prevent a range of health-related hardships from taking hold in the first place.

In addition to the Nashville facilities, five additional Serotonin Centers have been announced in New Jersey, the first of which broke ground in Colts Neck in August. Serotonin revealed earlier this year that a franchisee had raised $6.5 million to open five centers in Orlando.

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4 Recipes With Corn, Beans, and SquashThe Three Sisters Ingredients That Blue Zone Centenarians in Costa Rica Eat Every Day – Well+Good

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

In Costa Rica, pura vida has become much more than just a slogan; its a way of life. The popular expression, which translates to pure life, has been used by locals for decades as a casual way of saying everythings good or as a way to describe Costa Rican lifestyle and culture.

As the saying pura vida indicates, Costa Ricans certainly know a thing or two about living life to the fullest, as its the home to some of the longest-living people in the world. Nicoya, an 80-mile peninsula in Costa Rica just south of the Nicaraguan border, has been identified by longevity expert, bestselling author, and National Geographic researcher Dan Buettner as one of the five Blue Zones regionsaka the parts of the planet that are home to the oldest-living peopledue to its abundance of centenarians.

So, whats the key to healthy aging for many folks residing in the Nicoya Peninsula? Aside from maintaining a strong sense of purpose, feeling connected to their community, and moving throughout the day (as well as a number of other longevity-boosting lifestyle habits), Costa Ricans tend to consume a healthy diet comprised of a trifecta of super nutritious ingredients dubbed the three sisters, aka corn, beans, and squash. Weve gathered a few delicious, nutrient-rich three sisters recipes made with these ingredients that will bring a bit of pura vida to wherever you reside.

The three sister ingredientscorn, beans, and squashstem from the traditional Mesoamerican diet that many Nicoyan centenarians follow. People in this region tend to eat light dinners early in the evening, comprised of these simple, nutritious foods. Most meals in the Nicoya Peninsula incorporate plant-based, nutrient-dense, and protein-rich ingredients like legumes and vegetables (which make up about 21 percent of their diet), three sisters included.

According to Blue Zones research, squash, beans, and corn are grown together, eaten together, and celebrated together, as they provide a symbiotic growing relationship, as well as a complete nutritional profile. When growing, the corn provides a trellis for the beans, beans add nitrogen to the soil, and the squash shades out the weeds. Nature is incredible, right?

What's more, just like they complement and support one another as they grow in a field, the three sisters pair even more perfectly together when cooking delicious, nutrient-dense meals. Corn provides gut-healthy fiber plus tons of vitamins and phytochemicals that help combat inflammation in the body. Meanwhile, beans are rich in protein and fiber, and squash yields antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, including vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, and a host of carotenoids. Plus, when consumed together, these plant-based foods form what's known as a complete protein, meaning they provide your body with all nine essential amino acids. And then there's the incredible versatile flavor profile of these foods; you'd be hard-pressed to find an ingredient that corn, beans, and squash don't pair with.

Ready to incorporate corn, beans, and squashthe perfect fall foodsinto your every dish? Read on for some delicious, easy to make three sisters recipes.

Photo: Veg Kitchen

While you certainly dont have to eat the three sisters ingredients together every single time, it may be one of the best ways to get the most amount of nutrients in one serving. If productivity is the name of the game, this easy three sisters stew recipe by Veg Kitchen might catch your attention. Its made with (you guessed it!) tender squash, protein-packed beans, and fresh corn and comes together in less than an hour. Aside from being a perfect hearty weeknight meal, it can also be the perfect veggie-forward side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, too.

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Photo: Simply Recipes

Just like the three sisters have the perfect symbiotic relationship when planted close to one another (as they have traits that nurture and help the others grow), this vegetarian three sisters casserole with cornbread topping recipe by Simply Recipes is a match made in heaven. Its packed with anti-inflammatory spices like chili powder and nutrient-dense greens like spinach or kale. Plus, the casserole gets finished with a delicious crunchy cornbread biscuit topping thats simply irresistible.

Get the recipe: Three Sisters Casserole with Cornbread Topping

Photo: Brand New Vegan

Fall is officially here, and that means cozy and comforting soups all season long. This simple three sisters stew recipe by Brand New Vegan can be made in just about half an hour and is just as nutrient-dense as it is delicious to eat. Aside from our favorite three sisters, this recipe also has other nutritious staple ingredients like lycopene-rich tomatoes and fiber-rich potatoes. So, the next time youre struggling with what to make for dinner (yet again), consider this dish your problem solved.

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Photo: Suwannee Rose

If your favorite cowboy caviar recipe got a major gut-healthy and protein-packed glow-up, it would definitely become this sisters harvest bowl recipe by Suwannee Rose. This delicious dish has our favorite longevity-boosting ingredients plus a healthy serving of grains (in this case, quinoa), which happens to be another one of the must-have foods Nicoyans eat on a daily basis. After all, on average, 26 percent of the Nicoyan diet is based on whole grains like quinoa. Plus, quinoa is also a great source of calcium and folate, and its full of fiber, with five grams per serving.

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Lesley Stahl on longevity of ’60 Minutes’: ‘That clock is still there’ – USA TODAY

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

Trump cut short '60 Minutes' interview with Lesley Stahl

President Trump cut short an interview with '60 Minutes' correspondent Lesley Stahl and has since leaked the session before its Oct. 25 airing.

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NEW YORK Lesley Stahl doesn't back down.

The unflappable TV journalist has been with CBSfor 50 years 31 of those as a correspondent for venerablenewsmagazine "60 Minutes." In that time, she hasbecome known for her remarkable poise and dogged pursuit of the truth,refusing to throw softball questions to contentious interview subjects such as former President Donald Trump, who memorably cut shorttheir 2020 sit-down.

"A lot of heads of state have walked out on me," says Stahl, 80, sitting at her desk on a recent rainy morning after a workout. "I'm not saying I'm proud of it, but it does signify thatI'm not afraid to ask a question that a head of state isn't going to like. I see that as my role and I see their role as being accountable for their actions, whether they're a dictator orthe head of a democracy."

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Half a century into her CBS career,Stahl remains as vigorous and relevant as ever. For the 55thseason of "60 Minutes" (Sundays, 7 EDT/PDT),she traveled to Taiwan to report on how people are responding to the country'sheightened threat from China. After stopping home in New York for a day to repack her suitcase, she flew to Tehran to interviewIranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

"That would have anybody flat on their back, but she manages her time unbelievably well, and then she's on to the next thing," says Bill Owens, executive producer of "60 Minutes." "There's nobody I'd rather be in a foxhole with than Lesley Stahl. She's fearless and fair and one of the hardest working people I've ever met."

Stahl was hired by CBS News in 1972 as part of the network'saffirmative action program, along with journalists Connie Chung and Bernard Shaw. As a young reporter, she cut her teeth covering the Watergate scandal and impeachment hearings of President Richard Nixon, under the tutelage of Washington bureau chief William J. Small.

"I was lucky," Stahl says. "I felt very little of what you would call discrimination because I was a woman. The boss said, 'This is an important program, and we're all getting behind it.' And when the boss says it, it's in the air."

Before joining "60 Minutes" in 1991, she was a moderator for "Face the Nation," grilling dignitaries such as the U.K.'sprime minister, Margaret Thatcher, and former Secretary of State George Shultz, after theIran-Contra affair. These and other interviews earned her areputation of being tough a label that Stahl disputes.

"The word 'tough' is interesting to me because I've always been called tough," Stahl says. "I called up my dad once and said, 'Dad, they say I'm tough.' And he said:'You're not. Tough is firing someone.You've never had to do that.' So I'm not tough my dad said so. (Laughs.)I am persistent, and it's to a fault. I will ask (a question) five times and I've been metaphorically slapped around for it."

According to Nielsen, "60 Minutes" averages 9 million viewers a week, and ended the 2021-22 TV season as the No. 1 news program. Stahl believes the newsmagazine, which launched in 1968,has maintained a consistently large audience for decades because the format hasn't changed, with in-depth segments covering a broad spectrum of topics including politics, science and the arts.

"We're old-fashioned," Stahl says. "We still try our hardest to be unbiased and give all sides. And people have comfort when they see we haven't changed that clock is still there."

Stahl is unsure whether "60 Minutes" will be around for another 55 seasons. ("I don't know if we can become something on our phone," she explains. "Our pieces are 13 to 15 minutes long.") But she has no desire to leave anytime soon.

"I climbed a mountain last year. I was very proud of that," Stahl says, recalling a "grueling" shoot withmountain gorillas in Rwanda. "I'm always kind of examining myself now: Am I less sharp? Can I do this job physically? I remember going to (one of the show's producers) and saying:'When I feel like I'm losing it, I'll come to you. I'll be the one to march in here.' And he said:'No you won't. No one ever does that.'"

Stahl won a legion of young fans this summer thanks to her meta cameo in family film"Marcel the Shell with Shoes On," in which she interviewed the animated mollusk for a spot-on recreation of a "60 Minutes" segment. In the movie, released in June, Marcel is a Stahl superfan who praises her for having "class" and blowing cases "wide open" compliments that "embarrassed" the journalist the first time she watched the film. (She now has a 3D-printed Marcel "trophy" on her desk, with a plaque reading "Lesley Stahl is fearless" a quote from the movie.)

More than a dozen family photos adornher cozy Midtown office, the same one she hashad since shestarted at "60 Minutes." Some of her 13 Emmy Awards line the bookshelves,with file boxes of research tucked away on the floor.

"The last 30 years, I've lived in this room," Stahl says."They asked me if I wanted to move, and at first I said, 'Can I have a bigger office?' And then I thought, 'Well, I can't move. All my junk is here.'"

Stahl has one daughter, Taylor, and two grandkids, ages 9 and 11. Her husband, writer Aaron Latham, diedin July at 78 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. They met while she was a reporter covering Watergate and were married in 1977.

"Everything that's happened to me has happened while I've been here (at CBS): my marriage, my children, my grandchildren," Stahl says. "And my career is a really central part of me, so this is my whole life, really."

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The Search for a Pill That Can Help Dogsand HumansLive Longer – WIRED

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

halioua began 2020 with $5.1 million in funding. By way of thanks she sent all of her investors, including Rosen, fluffy toy puppies wearing company bandanas. She secured an office on the edge of downtown San Francisco, but the lease began in March, the same month the Bay Area became the first part of the US to enter pandemic lockdown. Her companys formative months, and first hires, took place via Zoom, Slack, and eventually socially distanced meetups. Halioua raised another $6 million and hired scientists, veterinarians, and an expert in getting new animal drugs past the FDA.

She embraced the role of dog company CEOpainting a mural of a giant German shepherd in Loyals office and ordering shirts with the slogan Save the dogs, save the world. She adopted a fluffy white husky named Wolfie, whom she has described as her cofounder and Loyals chief evangelist. Her management style, she says, was informed by her bad experiences at Oxford. When she talks to her team about her goals or beliefs, she tries to pair her statements with evidence to convince her workers that the boss is being straight with them. Even if you dont trust me, you still know this is true, she says.

Haliouas new science team, including a scientist who previously led aging research at pharma giant Regeneron, helped refine her original idea. They identified a compound they believed could be given to young dogs of the largest breeds, such as French mastiffs, to delay their accelerated aging process. They found a second compound they thought could target processes that cause cognitive decline and kidney problems in older dogs of all sizes.

As her company gained traction, Halioua noticed certain patterns in her business interactions. She tried to recruit women investors but found it difficult because there werent many to ask. When she met with investors who were men, some would try to flip a business meeting into a date, and others would confidently explain science to her that she knew inside out. Mostly she brushed off such momentsher time at Oxford had lowered her expectations of those with more power and prestige than her.

She often felt different. Describing herself as an Oxford dropout helped convince people to take her seriouslynever mind that she had left her PhD in part due to dissatisfaction with a harassment investigation, a circumstance missing from the dropout tales of archetypal boy geniuses like Mark Zuckerberg. She listened to hundreds of Silicon Valley podcasts to try to learn the industrys patois. She trained herself to smile less and wrote in a blog post aimed at women entrepreneurs: I come off as more of a grump now, but I am a grump who has the money she needs to build her company.

In the spring of 2021, Halioua published a blog post about her Oxford PhD supervisor titled The Gifts of My Harasser, leaving him nameless. She described the paradox of one of her worst experiences laying a foundation stone for her later successes by teaching her to be skeptical of social hierarchies and institutional power. Its been two years since I left. I am not broken anymore, but I still feel the cracks, she wrote. His abuse shattered my preconceived notions of how the world worked and cleared a path I otherwise never would have found.

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Supontis vs Dogecoin, Which Cryptocurrency Has Greater Longevity In The Market? – Coinpedia Fintech News

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

Supontis (PON) and Dogecoin (DOGE) are two very different coins.

One is a technical cryptocurrency created to improve the cross-chain transfer of various digital currencies like Ethereum, Binance, and Tron. The other is a meme coin that prides itself on seamless peer-to-peer transactions and a lively community.

Nonetheless, both have one thing in common. They are part of a growing change in the crypto economy that is not entirely focused on financial gain.

Because traditionally, investors immersed themselves in the crypto universe for the sole purpose of making a healthy return in the future.

And if you look at the trajectory of Bitcoin (BTC), the masses had a point. Less than one year ago, Bitcoin peaked at $67,549.74. This means that savvy investors who exchanged Bitcoin for fiat during this time walked away with a huge profit.

Indeed, the goal of making money from crypto is unlikely to cease. But its fair to say that not all crypto geeks are actively looking to withdraw their finances. In actuality, some people want a bit of crypto to remain in their wallet for trading or communal purposes.

The interesting predicament now is, which type of modern crypto will trend in the market for the longest time? Will investors continue to gravitate towards meme currencies or will more technical coins be better off in the long run?

Dogecoin is statistically the most popular meme coin of all time. At the time of writing, it is ranked number 10 on coinmarket and possesses a market cap of $7,915,648,509.

Its funny how Dogecoin started as just a meme. No one in the crypto world expected it to become so lucrative until an extremely rich and famous dude known as Elon Musk, decided to tweet about the coin in April 2019 and the rest is history.

Dogecoin undoubtedly gained a massive boost from the multi-billionaire. Nevertheless, the coin deserves credit for offering its users enough value from super fast and cheap transactions to keep them invested.

In contrast to Dogecoin, Supontis was not invented as a meme.

The cryptocurrency consists of a bridge platform that is built on the BNB Smart Chain and facilitates the cross-chain transfer of different assets. This is ideal for crypto nerds who like to seamlessly move their coins from one market to another.

But this is just the tip of the Supontis tsunami. Supontis also provides its users with a high level of security, extremely fast transactions, and low transaction costs.

Supontis quick transaction speeds are particularly notable as this allows it to compete with the likes of Dogecoin and Solana.

Final Thoughts

Supontis and Dogecoin both represent coins that deviate away from cryptocurrencys original concept.

You only need to look at Dogecoins market cap to see that it has no shortage of investors. However, the currency is experiencing a downward trend which could imply that individuals are moving away from meme coins.

Meanwhile, Supontis is still very new on the crypto scene and may have better potential. After all, with crypto on the rise, the need for easy and smooth exchange between different currencies is becoming more crucial.

If you would like further information about Supontis, check out the links below:

Presale: https://register.supontis.com

Website: http://supontis.com/

Telegram: https://t.me/SupontisTokenOfficial

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Louisville Zoo says goodbye to one of world’s oldest gorillas – Evening News and Tribune

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that the Louisville Zoo announces the passing of female western lowland gorilla Helen.

Affectionately called the Grand Dame of the gorilla world, Helen was much celebrated at 64 years old. She long impressed Zoo fans with her big personality and longevity.

Helen had been on quality of life watch and was in natural age decline for several months. Zoo caregivers made the difficult decision to euthanize Helen Friday.

At 64, Helen enjoyed remarkably good health for most of her life, with only expected age-related arthritis and some periodontal disease. However, she recently developed increasing instability and tremors. This put her at greater risk of falling which impacted her day-to-day welfare.

A typical median life expectancy for a female zoo gorilla is about 39 years. Helens longevity is only matched by Fatou, a gorilla at Zoo Berlin that is 65 years old.

The title Grand Dame was bestowed on Helen because of her senior status and for her honored role as a mother of three, a grandmother of 17, a great-grandmother of 21, a great-great-grandmother of 8, and finally, a great-great-great-grandmother of one. Two of her progeny, Bengati (great-grandchild) and Kindi (great-great-grandchild) reside at the Louisville Zoo.

Letting go of a special gorilla like Helen is very hard, but it is often the last, best thing we can do for our animals, said Louisville Zoo Director Dan Maloney. Helens exceptional longevity is not only a testament to her personal constitution, but also to the outstanding care provided by her keeper team and the animal health care staff over these past 20 years. Helen was one of our most beloved ambassadors. Her fascination with human babies delighted families for decades. I know our friends and members will share in her loss and miss her greatly.

Helen was a legend and she deserved the best, said Louisville Zoos Senior Veterinarian Dr. Zoli Gyimesi. Besides the Zoos staff that cared for her daily, she had her own dentist, cardiologist, gynecologist, neurologist, and orthopedist/pain manager. Helen taught us much about gorillas and geriatric gorilla care.

Helen inspired us all with her longevity, added Kristen Lucas, Ph.D. and Chair of the Gorilla Species Survival Plan with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. She touched the lives of many people over the years, including those who cared for her and those who just spent time visiting her at the Zoo. She was an independent spirit as well as being an integral member of her gorilla family, and her legacy lives on.

Helen came to the Zoo in 2002 from Lincoln Park Zoo. Because she was wild born in West Africa (Cameroon), her birth year was estimated as 1958. The Louisville Zoo recognized Helens birthday annually in January to celebrate her being the oldest gorilla in North America and the second oldest gorilla in the world.

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‘Prolong your lifespan’: 5 ‘cheapest’ foods that can boost longevity – Express

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

As the prices of pretty much everything are creeping up,Express.co.ukspoke to a dietician about budget-friendly foods that can also boost your longevity. While theres no secret recipe for longer life, one key approach to longevity lies in staving off the precursors of chronic disease. From a lower risk of stroke to a reduced risk of heart disease, some cheap foods do this with gusto.

While its no secret that colourful fruit and veg as well as fibre-packed pulses are some of the healthiest foods out there, these longevity staples can be often taxing on your wallet.

Fortunately, Karine Patel, private dietitian and founder of Dietitian Fit & Co, has shared how to keep your budget tight and your body healthy during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Patel said: Contrary to what we often hear, eating healthy doesnt need to be expensive.

You can create a multitude of healthy meals on a low budget while prolonging your lifespan.

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The expert listed some of the cheapest foods you can get in the UK supermarkets, while also adding a few years onto your lifespan.

Patel said: According to a study, published by researchers at Harvard, eating three portions of vegetables and two servings of fruits daily is associated with a lower risk of premature death.

Whats more, the process of freezing doesnt strip the colourful, nutritious foods of any goodness, the expert explained.

While cheesy chips wont do much good for your arteries, theres no need to ditch potatoes altogether.

In fact, the starchy vegetable packs potassium, which can reduce your risk of a stroke and prolong your lifespan, according to the dietician.

She said: [Plus,] they are a long-lasting food, and they are usually less than 1/ kg."

Another popular side dish, rice can be bought for as little as 45p/kg and served with plenty of veggies.

Patel said: According to the Blue Zones (areas in the world where people tend to live longer lives), 65 percent of their diet consists of rice, which makes it one of the healthiest and cheapest dishes.

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While pasta in a rich sauce is considered pretty indulgent, switching up your regular choice for a wholewheat option could do plenty for your health.

Patel said: Wholewheat pasta is rich in fibres, and regular consumption of fibres is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease, which in turn reduces the risk of mortality."

Extremely cheap and so versatile, beans are an excellent source of fibre and protein.

The dietician added: They are a staple among people who live the longest lives, multiple studies suggest that consuming beans could prolong your life expectancy by multiple years.

Last but not least, tomatoes offer vitamin C, potassium, folate, as well as vitamin K.

The juicy fruit is also one of the best sources of carotenoid, an antioxidant that has been shown to protect against age-related disease.

From fragrant curries to warming stews, the expert suggested that you can make a variety of dishes perfect for winter, using these cheap ingredients.

Patel added: Always look at the unit pricing to check the price of a food for a specific unit of weight (or volume).

It helps to compare the real price difference between products. This will tell you how much youre paying per gram or kg (or ml) so you can compare packages and get the best deal.

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FOXO Technologies Announces First Distribution Partner and Begins Product Rollout in California; Expands Executive Team With Insurance Industry Talent…

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, October 12, 2022--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FOXO Technologies Inc. (NYSEAM: FOXO), a technology platform company whose products and services seek to address long-standing, core problems within the life insurance industry through epigenetic longevity science, today announced that its insurance distribution subsidiary, FOXO LIFE, recruited its first distribution partner, California-based BGA Insurance, to begin rolling out Life Insurance Designed to Keep You Alive to agents across the state. FOXO also announced the appointment of James Grauel, Jr. as Chief Distribution Officer ("CDO") of FOXO LIFE to spearhead the launch of longevity-focused life insurance products with independent agents.

FOXO LIFE is partnering with leading independent insurance agencies across the United States who share its vision and goal of modernizing the industry. Grauel joins the team with decades of experience working in the life insurance industry from both the carrier and independent agent distribution viewpoints. As CDO, Grauel will manage the development of FOXO LIFEs network of independent agents selling longevity science-powered life insurance.

"I am thrilled to join a team that is building the most exciting thing Ive seen in this industry over the course of my career," said Jim Grauel, Jr., Chief Distribution Officer of FOXO LIFE. "Creating more value for life insurance consumers by aligning their healthy longevity with the natural financial interest of life insurance carriers is an incredible and obvious innovation the industry needs."

FOXO LIFE will be holding its first agent distribution rollout events in Southern California with BGA Insurance, its first broker-general agent, who represents over 4,000 independent agents who are now able to sell life insurance products with FOXO LIFEs Longevity Report.

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"We are excited to work with FOXO LIFE to bring our agent base the opportunity to reframe the life insurance conversation from death protection, to life, health, and longevity," said Barry Zimmerman, President. "The real game changer will be when FOXO LIFE introduces saliva-based underwriting protocols to mitigate the need for blood and urine specimen collection."

FOXO LIFEs first agent recruitment events will be held:

October 19th in Huntington Beach

November 1st in San Diego

November 2nd in Los Angeles, El Segundo

November 3rd in Sacramento, Roseville

For agents interested in attending an event contact Alicia at sales@foxolife.com or 888.405.8957.

"We like to say that FOXO LIFE was created by agents, for agents," said Jon Sabes, Founder and CEO of FOXO. "This means that the products and services we are bringing to market are designed to address major industry pain points that fall most directly on agents. Making it easier and more exciting for agents to sell life insurance is our first order of business."

Todays news comes four weeks after FOXO became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange American under the symbol "FOXO" via its merger with Delwinds Insurance Acquisition Corp ("Delwinds"), valuing the combined company at an estimated enterprise value of $369 million.

About FOXO Technologies Inc. ("FOXO")

FOXO is a technology platform company focused on commercializing longevity science through products and services that serve the life insurance industry. FOXO's epigenetic technology applies AI to DNA methylation to identify molecular biomarkers of human health and aging. FOXO seeks to modernize the life insurance industry by simplifying the consumer underwriting journey with saliva-based biomarkers and enhancing life insurances consumer value proposition with the FOXO Longevity Report. For more information about FOXO, visit http://www.foxotechnologies.com. For more information about FOXO LIFE, visit http://www.foxolife.com. For investor information and updates, visit https://foxotechnologies.com/investors/.

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Timeless: USM Arts and Sciences Faculty Members Ball, Meade Cite Love for Students, Teaching as Keys to Longevity in Profession – The University of…

Saturday, October 15th, 2022

Fri, 10/14/2022 - 09:08am | By: David Tisdale

Left: USM English Professor Dr. Angela Ball is presented a portrait of the Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building by USM College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Chris Winstead, a gift signifying 40 or more years of service, along with induction into the universitys Centennial Legacy Circle Right: USM Art Professor Jim Meade is presented his 50-year service pin by USM College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Chris Winstead.

A teacher affects eternity; he or she can never tell where their influence stops. Henry B. Adams

Long before social media, cell phones and Zoom meetings expanded the physical spaces between us, University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Professors Angela Ball and Jim Meade began establishing an in-person legacy cementing their reputations as among the best to hold forth in a classroom at the institution.

Meade came to the USM Hattiesburg campus in 1971 to join the faculty of its then Department of Art, as an assistant professor, with Dr. Ball following at the close of the decade as a visiting instructor of English in 1979. Together they have logged nearly 100 years in classrooms at the institution, and this fall resisted yet again the siren call of retirement, returning to do what they love most - teaching and inspiring their students products on canvases and through the written word.

For Meade, the pathway in life that led to USM wasnt easy. He grew up in poverty, and the tragic deaths of close family members in his teen years left him with the responsibility for three younger siblings. But he found great joy during that time as a Boy Scout in teaching the lessons of scouting to his younger cohorts in their quest for badges, along with working as a swimming instructor during the summer months. These experiences, he says, eventually revealed for him a career he felt suited for and wanted that of an educator - and his passion for it has not waned, even in the autumn of his life.

After studying for two years at the University of Virginia-Wise, Meade transferred to East Tennessee State University, where he earned bachelors and masters degrees in art before attaining an MFA from the University of Georgia. He has studied under established international artists, and his work has been on display in approximately 140 exhibitions, including 40 one-man shows and 17 overseas. Hes also lectured at universities in Asia and Europe.

As he pondered his job options upon approaching graduation at ETSU, one of Meades professors, Morton Brown, shared some sage advice.

The real action in higher education is at the state universities, Brown told him. These kids heading to the elite private schools - Harvard, Yale, Princeton - theyve got everything already education, money, privilege. Even if they dont graduate from college, they can fall back on their familys wealth or make their way in life through their talent, political, and economic connections.

The majority of our (ETSU) students are blue collar, working-class, first-generation college students much like those at other state (public) universities, Brown continued. These are the students working their way up from less privileged circumstances, and at these schools you get an opportunity to be a part of their success story.

USM Art Professor Jim Meade confers with a USM art student about the collection of compositions she will include in her senior project.

Meade feels USM holds a similar profile, and hes proud of his own students from the same kind of backgrounds who have gone on to paint self-portraits of success.

Many of the kids Ive taught here over the years are now living all around the world, enjoying interesting and rewarding careers in the arts, he said. Its gratifying to see what theyve accomplished.

As for his teaching philosophy, Meade says it is important to set the terms for instruction and be honest and consistent with your students.

Voltaire (the French philosopher) once said Gentlemen, define your terms. Well, teaching is a kind of deviation of that expression, Meade said. As an educator, I believe you should define the terms that make up your instruction and stay in the boundaries of those terms. I spend a good bit of the first part of a semester defining the terms.

Dr. Ball is a member of the USM English Programs prestigious Center for Writers faculty. She holds a bachelors degree from Ohio University, and MFA in Creative Writing (poetry emphasis) from the University of Iowa, and a Ph.D. from the University of Denver.

From 2013 to 2015, Dr. Ball was USMs Moorman Distinguished Professor of Humanities. Her extensive vita includes six volumes of poetry and hundreds of individual poems in prestigious publications such as the New Yorker and the Atlantic Monthly. She has served as editor of the Mississippi Review and as a Poet-in-Residence at the University of Richmond; shes been listed in Whos Who of American Writers and Editors and included in the Best American Poetry anthologies. She earned the Susan B. Herron Award for highest ranked fellow by the Mississippi Arts Council, along with multiple awards from the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters.

I'm as dumbfounded as anyone that I have been doing this for so long, she said. But I enjoy meeting the students and feel grateful every day for the immense variety of them that we have, both undergraduate and graduate students. It's particularly great to see some who perhaps struggled in the past to open up, like slightly late blossoms, to reading and learning.

I find if I encourage them to respond honestly to the readings, good things are bound to happen. There's a constant back-and-forth of ideas and inspiration, most intensely with the graduate poets and writers, but also often with undergraduates.

Dr. Ball recounts when, for an advanced composition class, she gave an assignment based on Studs Terkel's book of interviews, Work. A student in that class interviewed a sanitation worker, who at length extolled the virtues of his job: good pay and benefits, and best of all, you are always finding stuff! People throw out lots of valuable things. This is one of the best interviews I've read anywhere.

It's experiences like these and others that bring Dr. Ball back to the classroom, what she sees as opportunities to get out of myself, be surprised, help, and learn.

I come back to get out of myself -- to avoid a tendency to brood and/or feel sorry for myself, she said. My life, like most people's, has had a measure of heartache and I would much rather hear my students' poems, essays, and class discussion than give in to that.

This past August, Dr. Ball taught an intersession class in world literature, and a student woke her up to a detail in a story she has taught several times, misreading it because she had previously ignored it.

The same class was asked, on the example of Jamaica Kincaid's brief story, "Girl," to impersonate a parent giving harsh advice, Dr. Ball continued. A Black student read an inspired list of things to avoid doing as a young Black man, a list that ended up dauntingly long. The class responded with a burst of appreciative finger-snaps.

And there's nothing more satisfying for her as a teacher, she explains, than finding out a poem shes helped a student edit has been published, or even an entire dissertation.

But yet, maybe there is something more satisfying, she reconsidered. To see a light go on somewhere inside a student who has struggled with writing and sees, "Yes, I can say things simply and clearly. "

Dr. Angela Ball discusses the latest assignment with students in a USM Center for Writers fall 2022 graduate seminar.

Kevin Walters, a Hattiesburg native and two-time graduate of USM who lives in Nashville, says a day does not go by that hes not benefitted in some way -- either directly or indirectly -- from what he learned in the classes he took from Professors Ball and Meade.

Professor Ball's poetry classes -- particularly those focusing on the work of poet Elizabeth Bishop -- broadened my perspective about art, writing, and the world in ways I had never experienced before. Similarly, Professor Meade was the kind of instructor who enlightened you about the history of art, even as he pushed you to do more and better drawings yourself.

I would be remiss if I did not mention their accomplishments outside the classrooms, and how their work as artists fed what they taught in their classes.

Earlier this year, Meade and Dr. Ball were recognized for their years of service to the university in an event hosted by the USM Department of Human Resources, where Dr. Ball was presented a portrait of the Aubrey K. Lucas Administration Building, a gift signifying 40 or more years of service, along with induction into the universitys Centennial Legacy Circle; Meade was presented his service pin for 50 years-plus as a faculty member. The ceremony had been delayed due to the COVID-19 gathering restrictions of the last two years.

I so appreciated the lovely ceremony where the wonderful Jim Meade and I were recognized, Dr. Ball said. To be lauded for doing what we love is indeed lucky.

I will treasure the special portrait of the Dome given to me. In my imagination it is a portrait of me standing in front of a blackboard - or a white board - marveling at what my students have to say.

USM President Emeritus Dr. Aubrey K. Lucas says hes honored to count Meade and Dr. Ball as treasured colleagues and friends from their time together at the university.

Theyre both great artists and effective teachers, and certainly deserving to be honored for their exemplary work over the years as senior members of our faculty, Dr. Lucas continued.

Reflecting on his half century-plus career at USM, Meade has no regrets. I wouldnt change a thing, he said, adding that he hasnt set a date for calling it quits.

Ive done it for so long, I dont think I can break the habit. I really cant imagine doing anything else.

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The Best Workout To Slow Aging and Promote Longevity, Science Reveals Eat This Not That – Eat This, Not That

Sunday, September 4th, 2022

Want to whip up your ownrecipe for afountain of youth and slow down aging? We're going to tell you exactly how to do it. Research indicates that performing high-intensity workouts on a regular basis will foster longevity. You heard that right! High-intensity fitness is an amazing workout to slow aging and promote longevity. Ready to help yourself look and feel so much younger and healthier? We're with you, so let's get started!

The recommended amount of moderately intense aerobic exercise for Americans, according to guidelines, is a minimum of 150 minutes each week, in addition to two days of muscle-strengthening exercise. But research indicates that kicking that amount of aerobic fitness up 3 to 5 times the minimum recommended amount can drastically improve your metabolism, heart health, risk of disease, and maximize your longevity. It may sound a bit intimidating, but performing around 7.5 hours of moderate exercise each week breaks out to just over one hour every day. That's a small price to pay for a longer, healthier life, don't you agree?

According to the review, which was published in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care, you can totally safely work out even longer than that, although the benefits derived may not increase. When you are in middle age, a strong indicator of longevity is a high uptake of oxygen, and muscle mass is an extremely foretelling component when it comes to growing older.

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If your goal is to live a longer, healthier life, we can't stress enough just how important it is to add high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to your weekly regimen. HIIT is a workout that switches between vigorous bouts of exercise and moves at a slower pace. According to AARP, studies indicate thaton a cellular level, performing HIIT workouts can slow down the aging process.

Related: What Science Says About the Exercise Habits That Slow Aging

Researchers studied 1,567 individuals in their 70s for a period of five years (via ABC News). The participants were broken into three groups. Groups 1 and 2 performed high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or repeated training at a moderate intensity, two times each week. Group 3 performed the national guidelines for physical activity. To the researchers' surprise, Group 3 far exceeded the workouts of Groups 1 and 2, because they actually worked out more intensely those who performed their exercise at a moderate level.

According to one of the authors of the study, Maria Fiatarone Singh from the University of Sydney, "The HIIT group came out the best in terms of mortality," adding, "It increased aerobic fitness more than the other two groups. So that was significant, and it increased quality of life, both mental and physical." It's also important to know that there are many ways to plan out your workout. Singh says,"You don't have to run to be at high intensity," adding, "You can climb stairs or walk briskly uphill and you'll be at 90 per cent of peak heart rate, if you're an older adult. The idea that you have to run, which is off-putting for many people because of arthritis, is not the case, and there are lots of low-impact ways to do it."

Working out is just as important to bettering your life while you are living as it is to ward off mortality, according to Professor Wendy Brown from the University of Queensland (via ABC News). Brown also points out that while individuals of all ages can reap the benefits of regular physical exercise, continuing to do so as you grow older is crucial. She refers to the study and comments, "What was amazing was in these hundreds and hundreds of people, they went for five years," adding, "They went through knee replacements. They went through hip replacements. They went through all kinds of other health things that happen with [aging.] And then they went back and joined the group afterwards. The minute you stop doing it [exercise] as you age, the wheels start to fall off." Above all? She suggests, "I don't think it matters as long as you keep doing it."6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e

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Share your story of loss or survival as part of The Longevity Project series on cancer – Summit Daily

Sunday, September 4th, 2022

The annual Longevity Project kicks off Friday, Sept. 2, with the first in a series of articles on the topic of cancer. The reporting series will touch on cancer prevalence, advancements in medicine, mental health impacts, access to care and more.

The Longevity Project is a weekslong effort by the Summit Daily News to educate our readers about what it takes to live a long, fulfilling life in the High Country.

The series of articles will be published on the first four Fridays in September followed by an event Sept. 29 at 10 Mile Music Hall in Frisco featuring speaker Scott Lindgren, an expedition kayaker who has a brain tumor.

We know cancer touches every part of a community in some way, so in conjunction with the public health reporting project, were asking readers to share their stories of survival or loss as it relates to a cancer diagnosis.

Stories can be submitted at SummitDaily.com/submit-longevity and will be shared in the Summit Daily as well as in the program guide for the Longevity Project event.

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Drinking two cups of tea a day is linked to boosted longevity – Women’s Health UK

Sunday, September 4th, 2022

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Fancy a tea break? No, we insist, really. Because a new study has linked drinking regular mugs of the stuff to living longer. So, whether you need to take a breather from a work deadline, or want to wind down with a book before bed, a cuppa will do more than help you feel calm.

The research, published in the journal Annals Of Internal Medicine, found that people who sip on at least two cups of black tea daily experienced boosted longevity. Scientists looked at the drinking habits of more than 500,000 participants and discovered that it reduced the risk of mortality by between nine per cent and 13 per cent over a decade.

While the impact may be impressive, the reasons why are still a little unclear. It is thought that the polyphenol content of tea might be responsible for improved heart health. One thing's for sure, the researchers concluded that whether you add milk or sugar to your brew, it didn't seem to make a difference.

The study also indicates that black tea - drunk by 89 per cent of participants - could be just as beneficial as green tea. The latter has long been linked to improved wellbeing, with research showing that it can help with everything from brain function to cardiovascular health.

It builds on previous investigations by scientists into the virtues of your tea break. A previous study suggested that drinking tea could improve brain structure, helping you become more organised and efficient. Meanwhile, other research indicated that it could reduce many risk factors for heart disease, including by lowering blood pressure. Hot stuff.

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