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WEDNESDAY

OCTOBER 7, 2026

Can You Stop Taking Statins After Age 75?

Study Offers Some Reassurance

If you’re over 75 and taking a statin, you may have wondered whether you still need it. A new study offers some reassurance for older adults considering whether to continue—or stop—these cholesterol-lowering drugs. The decision isn’t always simple, but age alone may not be a reason to stay on a statin forever.

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Your body ages more rapidly

certain decades of your life

Aging doesn’t happen at the same speed throughout your life. Your body goes through periods when changes can happen faster, and some decades may bring more noticeable shifts in your health, strength, metabolism and appearance. Knowing when these changes are most likely to occur can help you understand—and better prepare for—the aging process.

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Why Do Some People Need

Less Sleep Than Others?

As you get older, you may notice that your sleep needs change. You might wake up earlier, sleep fewer hours, or feel rested with less sleep than you needed years ago. But is needing less sleep a normal part of aging—or a sign that something has changed? The answer depends on several factors, including age, health, lifestyle and individual biology.

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Can an App

Help You De-Stress?

Stress doesn’t disappear when you get older. In fact, retirement, health concerns, family responsibilities and everyday worries can give seniors plenty to stress about. Now, there’s an app for almost everything—including stress. But can your phone really help you relax, sleep better and feel calmer?

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Too Stressed To Sleep

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Keeping Up With Kid Talk

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Hey!

My pants don't fit

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Slow down aging

with rhythm rest

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“A fallen leaf is nothing more

than a summer’s wave goodbye.”

Author Unknown

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Interesting Facts

About Autumn Leaves

- Leaves don’t actually turn “orange” overnight.
As green chlorophyll breaks down, other pigments that were already in the leaf become visible, producing yellow, orange and red colors.

- Cold nights can make leaves redder.
Bright, sunny days followed by cool nights can encourage trees to produce more red pigments called anthocyanins.

- Yellow is often hiding in plain sight.
Many leaves contain yellow pigments called carotenoids all summer. They’re simply masked by the much stronger green of chlorophyll.
- Not every tree changes color at the same time.
Different species—and even trees of the same species—can change at different rates depending on temperature, sunlight, moisture and location.

- Fallen leaves are nature’s fertilizer.
As leaves decompose, they return nutrients and organic matter to the soil, helping feed the tree and other plants the following year.

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OCTOBER 6, 2026

Exercise and nutritional support reduce

mobility disability in frail older adults

For frail older adults, losing mobility can mean losing independence. The good news is that exercise and proper nutritional support can help. New research shows that combining the two can reduce mobility problems and help older adults stay active and independent longer.