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  • One Pleasant Activity Can Reduce Dementia Risk, Light & Heart Health, More
    Research and articles shared in this episode include:

    "What Is the Association Between Music-Related Leisure Activities and Dementia Risk? A Cohort Study". "Wiley Online Library. Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/gps.70163
    Also see, "A Study Revealed Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk". Link: https://apple.news/ANrHFTl9QSfymKlEDihgZzQ

    "Nighttime Light May Make Your Heart Thicker and Stiffer". SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/nighttime-light-may-make-your-heart-thicker-and-stiffer/
    "Structured exercise linked to longer cancer survival and time free of disease". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-linked-longer-cancer-survival-free.html

    "Strength training 101: A guide to building muscle safely at any age". "MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-strength-muscle-safely-age.html

    "Four to six servings of whole grain per day lower risk factors for heart disease". "MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-grain-day-factors-heart-disease.html

    "What Studies Say About Coffee and Your Health". "All Healthy Living". Link: https://www.ahealthyliving.com/science/what-studies-say-about-coffee-and-your-health

    "Scam Awareness Resources for Your Community" U.S. Social Security Administration. 
    Links: 

    https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/advocates/2026-09-16.html

    https://www.ssa.gov/thirdparty/groups/scam-awareness.html

    "Scammers Target Older Adult Victims"
    U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Link: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/scammers-target-older-adult-victims
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    Keywords: senior health, senior wellbeing.
    16 min
  • Rediscover Your True Purpose After Retirement, Quadruple Fitness, Plus More
    Research and articles for senior wellbeing shared in this episode include:

    "How to rediscover your purpose later in life"; by Denise Taylor, chartered psychologist. Psyche.co. Article link: https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-rediscover-your-purpose-later-in-life

    "Just 4 Minutes of Daily Strength Training Can Quadruple Fitness in Older Adults". SciTech Daily.  Link: https://scitechdaily.com/just-4-minutes-of-daily-strength-training-can-quadruple-fitness-in-older-adults/

    "Theobromine Benefits: Can Dark Chocolate Really Slow Aging?". All Health.com. https://allhealthy.com/theobromine-benefits/
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    Keywords: longevity, senior wellbeing.
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    13 min
  • 7 Free Longevity Habits, Seniors Scammed With AI, Plus More
    Research and articles covered in this episode:

    "7 Longevity Habits That Cost Nothing". SuperAge.com. Link: https://superage.com/7-longevity-habits-that-cost-nothing/

    "A Daily Multivitamin May Help Older Adults Stay Active". SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/a-daily-multivitamin-may-help-older-adults-stay-active/

    "Reducing protein intake could support healthy aging by reshaping metabolism". MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-protein-intake-healthy-aging-reshaping.html

    "Even light activity may lower risk of stroke and death in people with atrial fibrillation". "MedicalXpress.com. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-death-people-atrial-fibrillation.html#google_vignette

    "This Scam Is Designed to Make You Fall in Love in Four Days". "Readers Digest, rd.com. Link: https://www.rd.com/article/ai-romance-scam-four-days/
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    Keywords: stroke, stroke prevention, longevity, scams, senior scams, romance scams
    17 min
  • Personality and Longevity, Vitamin C and Brain Health, Plus More
    Research and articles shared in this episode include:

    "People Who Live to 100 Have One Thing in Common – And It's Not Just Diet". "ScienceAlert.com". Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/one-personality-trait-stands-out-among-people-who-live-to-100

    "Scientists discover a surprising link between vitamin C and brain health". "ScienceDaily.com". Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260626030428.htm

    "Design Your Own Unbreakable Longevity Plan". "SuperAge.com". Link: https://superage.com/design-your-own-unbreakable-longevity-plan/?oid=A3HI2F

    "How Birdwatching Benefits Older Adults". "ChirpForBirds.com". Link: https://chirpforbirds.com/avian-inspiration/how-birdwatching-benefits-older-adults/

    "Can't stick to a diet? Intermittent fasting may be easier than counting calories for weight loss". "ScienceDaily.com". Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260701015247.htm

    "Mediterranean diet is associated with better psychological well-being, study suggests". "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-07-mediterranean-diet-psychological.html

    "Non-Surgical Procedure Halves Knee Pain Over 12-Month Trial". 'ScienceAlert.com'. Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-new-non-surgical-procedure-provides-lasting-relief-for-knee-pain
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    Keywords: brain_health, longevity, senior_wellbeing,
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    20 min
  • New Senior License Renewal Regulations, Brain Training Benefits, Plus More
    Research and articles featured in this episode include:

    "License renewal procedures". Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Link: https://www.iihs.org/research-areas/older-drivers/license-renewal-laws-table

    "This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body". "Science Daily". May 18, 2026.  Link: This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body

    "Surprising benefits for seniors can come via brain training". June 1, 2026. "MedicalXpress.com". Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-06-benefits-seniors-brain.html

    "Structured lifestyle programs may help slow aging in older adults, study finds". "MedicalXpress.com". May 21, 2026. Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-05-lifestyle-aging-older-adults.html

    "How to Make a Vinegar Fruit Wash That Really Cleans Your Produce". "Reader's Digest Online". Link: https://www.rd.com/article/how-to-make-strawberries-last-longer/

    "19-Year Study Reveals the Surprising Truth About Sitting and Dementia". May 21, 2026. "SciTechDaily.com". Link: https://scitechdaily.com/19-year-study-reveals-the-surprising-truth-about-sitting-and-dementia/

    "The Simple Habit That Could Lower Your Cancer Risk". May 22, 2026. "SciTechDaily.com". Link: https://scitechdaily.com/the-simple-habit-that-could-lower-your-cancer-risk/

    "How to Meditate". "SuperAge.com. Link: https://superage.com/how-to-meditate/

    "This Japanese Walking Method Quietly Improves Your Biological Age". "SuperAge.com". Link: https://superage.com/this-japanese-walking-method-quietly-improves-your-biological-age/
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    Keywords: dementia, brain health, meditation for seniors, microplastics, 
    22 min
  • Slam The Scams Aimed at Seniors, Myth About Aging You Probably Believe, Plus More
    Research studies and articles related to senior wellbeing include:

    "Police Caution Marylanders About New Phone Scam" Patch.com. Link: https://patch.com/maryland/towson/police-caution-marylanders-new-phone-scam

    "Protect Yourself from Scams". Social Security Administration. Link: https://www.ssa.gov/scam/

    "A Faster and More Convenient Way to Request a Social Security Number and Card". Social Security Administration. Link: https://www.ssa.gov/blog/en/posts/2026-02-23.html

    "New study challenges notion that aging means decline, finds many older adults improve over time". Yale School of Public Health. Link: https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/yale-study-challenges-notion-that-aging-means-decline-finds-many-older-adults-improve-over-time/

    "Want to Stay Youthful? Avoid These Mistakes". WebMD.com. Link: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-mistakes-to-avoid-to-stay-youthful

    "Why pickleball is sending more older adults to the hospital". WTOPNews. Link:  https://wtop.com/health-fitness/2026/03/pickleball-is-very-popular-among-older-adults-but-its-sending-them-to-the-emergency-room/

    "New Research Reveals a Simple Supplement May Slow Biological Aging".  Link: SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/new-research-reveals-a-simple-supplement-may-slow-biological-aging/

    "Each Stressful Person in Your Life May Age You by Months, Study Finds". ScienceAlert.com. Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/each-stressful-person-in-your-life-may-age-you-by-months-study-finds
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    Keywords: senior_health, senior_wellbeing, senior_scams, senior_fraud, stress,
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    22 min
  • A Vaccine That May Slow Biological Aging, Invest 5 Minutes a Day for a Longer Life, Plus More
    Research for senior wellbeing research and articles highlighted in this episode include:

    "Shingles vaccine may help slow biological aging, study finds. MedicalNewsToday". Link:
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/shingles-vaccine-may-help-slow-biological-aging

    "Blood Sugar Spikes Linked With 69% Higher Risk of Alzheimer's". ScienceAlert.com. Link:
    https://www.sciencealert.com/blood-sugar-spikes-linked-with-69-higher-risk-of-alzheimers

    "People with Obesity May Have a Higher Risk of Dementia". NewsWise.com. Link:
    https://www.newswise.com/articles/people-with-obesity-may-have-a-higher-risk-of-dementia

    "The Best Foods for Healthy Longevity, According to Harvard". SuperAge.com. Link:
    https://superage.com/the-best-foods-for-healthy-longevity-according-to-harvard-2/

    "Research finds exercise type to target body fat in seniors". MedicalXpress.com. Link:
    https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-body-fat-seniors.html

    "The 15-Minute Walk That Extends Your Life". SuperAge.com. Link:
    https://superage.com/15-minutes-of-walking-at-this-walking-pace-adds-years-to-your-life-study-says/

    "Moving just 5 more minutes each day could boost longevity". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link:
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/moving-just-5-more-minutes-each-day-could-boost-longevity

    "Exercise 'Snacks' Throughout Your Day Have Real Health Benefits, Study Finds". ScienceAlert.com. Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/exercise-snacks-throughout-your-day-have-real-health-benefits-study-finds

    "Should you worry about “abnormal” lab results?". MayoClinic.org. Link:
    https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/healthy-aging/should-you-worry-about-abnormal-lab-results/
    Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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    Keywords: dementia, dementia_prevention, heart_health, brain_health, senior_wellbeing, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's_Disease,
    32 min
  • Simple Ways to Better Health and Longevity
    Articles and research shared in this episode include:

    "Beyond the usual suspects for healthy resolutions". "Harvard Health Publishing". Link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/beyond-the-usual-suspects-for-healthy-resolutions-202401243010

    "Cumulative social advantage is associated with slower epigenetic aging and lower systemic inflammation". ScienceDirect.com. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666354625001541?via%3Dihub

    "Being Organized Among Personality Traits That May Help You Live Longer, New Study Finds". NiceNews.com. Link: https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/personality-traits-longevity/

    Technical information:

    Intro and first segment: Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soften, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.

    Second segment (final two articles): Recording and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Additional edits with Amadeus Pro, Soften, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Fifine T1.
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    Keywords:

    senior_health, senior_wellbeing,
    20 min
  • Massive Increase in Elder Fraud - You Can Protect Yourself, OJ Good For Your Heart, Plus More
    Article and research shared in this episode include:

    "Older Adults' Fraud Losses Increased in 2024". FTC.gov. Link: https://www.ftc.gov/
    "Being Organized Among Personality Traits That May Help You Live Longer, New Study Finds".

    "Being Organized Among Personality Traits That May Help You Live Longer, New Study Finds". NiceNews.com. Link: https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/personality-traits-longevity/

    "Ways to Stay Healthy in Retirement". WebMD.com. Link: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-healthy-retirement

    "7 Essentials for Living Your Best Life After 50". AARP Blogpost. Link: https://blog.aarp.org/be-your-best/7-essentials-for-living-your-best-life-after-50

    "Orange Juice May Do Much More For Your Body Than Scientists Ever Realized". ScienceAlert.com. Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/orange-juice-may-do-much-more-for-your-body-than-scientists-ever-realized

    "3 ways vitamin D may boost longevity, according to research". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/3-ways-vitamin-d-may-boost-longevity-according-to-research-edited

    "Why Eating Alone Could Be Surprisingly Dangerous for Older Adults". SciTechDaily.com. Link: https://scitechdaily.com/why-eating-alone-could-be-surprisingly-dangerous-for-older-adults/

    "How to shovel snow without landing in the emergency room". Popular Science - PopSci.com. Link: https://www.popsci.com/diy/how-to-shovel-snow-safety-tips/
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    Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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    Keywords:

    heart health, senior safety, snow shovel safely, longevity,
    24 min
  • Is Your Tap Water Affecting Your Heart? Sharpen Brain Health, Plus More
    Research, articles, and related resources you'll discover in this episode include:

    "Your Tap Water Could Be Affecting Your Heart". "Superage.com". Link: https://superage.com/your-tap-water-could-be-affecting-your-heart/

    "Mental exercise can reverse a brain change linked to aging, study finds".  "NPR.org". Link: https://www.npr.org/2025/10/22/nx-s1-5581409/mental-exercise-reverse-brain-change-aging-acetylcholine

    "Brain Training that works". BrainHQ.com. Link: https://www.brainhq.com/

    "This Trace Mineral May Help Slow Biological Aging". Superage.com. Link: https://superage.com/this-trace-mineral-may-help-slow-biological-aging/

    "How to Beat a Bad Cold or the Flu". "Consumer Reports - ConsumerReports.org. Link: https://www.consumerreports.org/health/flu/how-to-beat-a-bad-cold-or-the-flu-a9270666041/

    "Don’t Ignore the Winter Blues, It Could Be Seasonal Depression". NeuroscienceNews.com. Link: https://neurosciencenews.com/season-affective-disorder-psychology-28983/

    "Health Benefits of Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD)". Health.com. Link: https://www.health.com/nicotinamide-adenine-dinucleotide-nad-8657809

    "Walking for longer periods has more benefits". MedicalNewsToday.com. Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/walks-longer-10-minutes-cardiovascular-benefits-8000-steps#Walking-for-longer-periods-has-more-benefits

    "Alzheimer's Disease Could Be Slowed by Taking as Few as 5,000 Steps a Day". ScienceAlert.com. Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/alzheimers-disease-could-be-slowed-by-taking-as-few-as-5000-steps-a-day

    "What Happens When You Don’t Drink Enough Water". DietofCommonSense.com. Link: https://www.dietofcommonsense.com/what-happens-when-you-dont-drink-enough-water/

    "Why Can’t I Remember Anything?". WebMD.com. Link: https://www.webmd.com/balance/why-cant-i-remember

    "Lifting Weights Is a Flex for Your Body and Mind, No Matter Your Age — Here’s Why". NiceNews.com. Link: https://nicenews.com/health-and-wellness/weight-lifting-benefits-how-to-start/
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    Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected]
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    Recording and initial edits with twisted Wave. Additional edits with Soft, Amadeus Pro, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Rode Procaster.
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    Keywords:

    dementia, senior_wellbeing, Alzheimer's_Disease, brain_training,
    29 min

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