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Extreme heat will put millions more older adults at risk in the future

Nearly a quarter of the global population of older adults at mid-century could face extreme heat, putting their health in…

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Studies find a link between having older brothers and being gay. Does it matter? : Shots

The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and…

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Pacific cities much older than previously thought

New evidence of one of the first cities in the Pacific shows they were established much earlier than previously thought,…

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Older galaxies are more chaotic

Galaxies come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some have buff, spiral arms. Others are necklace-shaped or oblong. They…

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Reverse effects of trauma? Older brain cells linger unexpectedly before their death

For oligodendrocytes — the central nervous system cells critical for brain function — age may not bring wisdom, but it…

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Not getting enough sleep may make you feel years older

Prioritising sleep could make you feel younger Uwe Krejci/Getty Images Sleep deprivation could make you feel several years older than…

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Perceived gender discrimination linked to decline in wellbeing for older women

A study of more than 3,000 middle-aged and older women living in England showed that those who believed they had…

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Ancient Greece’s biggest port is older than we thought

This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like…

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Older monarch caterpillars binge on toxic milkweed goo

Maybe science has misunderstood the dining style of big monarch butterfly caterpillars. What insect watchers have called defense against the…

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Bias against older people in health care settings is common and harmful : Shots

Dr. Louise Aronson, a geriatrician and author, speaks with a patient at UCSF’s Osher Center for Integrative Health in San…

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