Vitamin D not recommended for preventing fractures in older people: research
Vitamin D, known for promoting bone health, may not be effective in protecting all older adults from injury. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) this week released a draft recommendation against the use of vitamin D to prevent falls and fractures in postmenopausal women and men over 60. A panel of 16 medical experts […]
Biden ‘a little older and a little slower’ in the final days of his presidency: New York Times report
The New York Times reports that President Biden is “getting a little older, a little slower” in the final days of his presidency. “This is the twilight of Mr. Biden's presidency, and the final day of the final chapter of an epic political journey spanning half a century with many twists and turns. The times […]
Older bully hangs second-grader by his neck in school bathroom — but district shockingly calls it ‘horseplay’: parent
A Maryland second-grader was rushed to the hospital after being “hanged” in the boys' bathroom by an older bully who told him to “show me what I did to people in the past.” parents insist. The horrific incident, which left a 7-year-old boy hospitalized with a bruised neck, occurred Friday at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary […]
David Wilburn Parton, Dolly Parton’s older brother, dead at 82
Dolly Parton's older brother, David Wilburn Parton, has passed away. He was 82 years old. “David Parton, 82, of White Pine, formerly of Sevierville, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at his home.” says the obituary. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Dolly Parton grew up around 'God, music and food' Dolly […]
Older Workers to Get ‘Super’ 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2025 – The New York Times
Will you be 60 to 63 next year? lucky you! You also have the option of contributing thousands more to your workplace retirement plan. That is if they can afford it, but many workers will find that impossible. Federal tax law already allows people age 50 and older to make additional contributions above the annual […]
Trump says he overpowered an older Arnold Palmer in golf and reveals how golfers reacted to Palmer in shower
Former President Trump played his match against golf legend Arnold Palmer, and claims he had a significant age advantage. President Trump spoke Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in the golfer's hometown of Latrobe, explaining why his game was physically better than Palmer's in that round 12 years ago. Explained. […]
5 Iowa siblings — all older than 90 —gather to celebrate eldest brother’s 98th birthday
The greatest gift these five nonagenarians have is good genes. The five veteran siblings, all over 90, said they cherish the years as they gathered in Iowa last weekend to celebrate their eldest brother's 98th birthday. K.C.C.I.. Harold Hoyle, 98, is surrounded by his four younger siblings, all of whom are wearing pink or blue […]
Alabama mother, Kelli Lyn Ryan, accused of slapping older passenger aboard MSC cruise
A mother and son from Aramba are accused of slapping an elderly passenger on board an MSC cruise ship in Jamaica, with the latter allegedly being thrown overboard for an “excessive act”, according to reports. Kelly Lynn Ryan, 49, and her son Dylan Ryan were allegedly caught on surveillance footage attacking the victim during an […]
Mainland China not the motherland, says Taiwan’s president, because our republic is older | Taiwan
Taiwan's president has said that it is “impossible” for the People's Republic of China to become Taiwan's homeland because of Taiwan's ancient political roots. Lai Qingde, who took office in May, has been criticized by the Chinese government as a separatist. He rejects Beijing's claims to sovereignty, saying the island belongs to a country called […]
Trump, McCormick grow leads with older voters in battleground Pennsylvania: ‘Extremely motivated to vote’
A new American Association of Retired Persons poll in the Keystone State shows mature voters are more likely to support Republican candidates overall than the rest of the population, key to Republican victory in November. suggests that it is possible. But with five weeks left until voting closes, the question for Donald Trump and Senate […]