Janet & Joe discuss 6 questions and reflections to look back on and to carry in to 2026. The genesis of this episode is from a New York Times article that may be found here.

Janet & Joe talk about 2025, the 60+ Podcast, New Year's resolutions, and guinea pigs. Happy New Year!

Janet & Joe reminisce about the holiday seasons of their youth. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and we hope you'll give the gift of the 60+ Podcast to friends and family by sharing, liking, and subscribing!

Janet & Joe talk about 7 easy steps to improve recovery which can reverse aging. And gum. Rate, like, share, subscribe!

Janet & Joe talk about molecules of hope. What are those? Listen and find out. And don't forget to like, follow, share.

Show Notes

“Hope Molecules”? The New Science Behind Positivity fherehab.com/learning/hope-molecules

How to Boost Your Anti-Aging ‘Hope Molecules’ - https://www.gq.com/story/how-to-boost-your-anti-aging-hope-molecules

Brain and Brawn: Role of Exercise-Induced Myokines - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6774442

Prompted by an article in the Wall Street Journal (gift link here), Janet & Joe discuss 10 signs that it might be time to think about retirement. Like, share, subscribe, and maybe, just maybe, think about retiring.

Janet & Joe talk about what they're grateful for, what some of our listeners are grateful for, and the awesome power of gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving!

Janet & Joe talk about the 4 pillars of joyspan.

Show Notes

"Is ‘Joyspan’ the Key to Aging Well?" - NYT Gift https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/well/is-joyspan-the-key-to-aging-well.html?unlocked_article_code=1.108.3Ffk.lY8fEJTuvVZj&smid=url-share“Curiosity in old age: A possible key to achieving adaptive aging” - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S014976341730653X?via%3Dihub 

“Characteristics and cognition of older adults engaged in lifelong learning” - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03601277.2023.2299647 

“It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: Question-Asking Increases Liking” - https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/Huang%20et%20al%202017_6945bc5e-3b3e-4c0a-addd-254c9e603c60.pdf 

Charles, S.T. (2010). Strength and Vulnerability Integration: A Model of Emotional Well-Being Across Adulthood. Psychological Bulletin.

https://doi.org/10.1037/a0021232 

Park, D.C., & Reuter-Lorenz, P. (2009). The Adaptive Brain: Aging and Neurocognitive Scaffolding. Annual Review of Psychology.

https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.psych.59.103006.093656 

World Health Organization (WHO). World Report on Ageing and Health (2015).

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241565042

Cacioppo, J.T., & Cacioppo, S. (2014). Social Relationships and Health: The Toxic Effects of Loneliness. Social and Personality Psychology Compass.

https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12087 

Depp, C.A., & Jeste, D.V. (2006). Definitions and Predictors of Successful Aging: A Comprehensive Review. Gerontologist.

https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/46.6.735 

Martin, P., & Martin, M. (2002). Proactive Coping and Successful Aging. Aging & Mental Health.

https://doi.org/10.1080/13607860220126526 https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/kindness-linked-to-better-physical-health-longevity

Janet & Joe talk about eating for longevity, and how Joe needs to up his protein intake!

Show Notes

"How to Eat for a Long and Healthy Life" - NYT Gift Article: ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/02/well/eat/foods-longevity-aging.html?unlocked_article_code=1.0E8.ArxS.ErNQnuYXUGiK&smid=url-share⁠

"Plant-based protein – A simple guide to getting enough" - ⁠https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/krnc/monthly-blog/plant-based-protein-a-simple-guide-to-getting-enough⁠

"These Are the 18 Fish That Are Highest in Protein" - ⁠https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a27150227/protein-in-fish⁠

"Get Enough Calcium" - ⁠https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/nutrition/get-enough-calcium

Janet & Joe talk about joint health. What you should expect at 60+ and what you can do to improve it.

Show Notes

"4 Ways to Keep Your Joints Healthy" (gift article) - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/well/joint-health.html?unlocked_article_code=1.yk8.2t9i.8qSMNG6PzWki&smid=url-share

"Age-Related Changes in the Musculoskeletal System and the Development of Osteoarthritis" - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2920876

"Physical activity and joint health: Implications for knee osteoarthritis disease pathophysiology and mechanics" - https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/EP092240