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By Marsha Sakamaki • October 7, 2026
Care for aging skin without complicated routines. Learn how gentle cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection support your skin's comfort and protective barrier.
By Marsha Sakamaki • October 7, 2026
How politics shapes health messaging, research funding, and what we're able to know
Older Asian woman beside an illustrative lung scan, highlighting gaps in lung cancer screening eligi
By Marsha Sakamaki • October 7, 2026
Explore why some women fall outside lung cancer screening criteria, what newer research reveals, and how medical recommendations differ from Medicare coverage.
Older woman practicing acoustic guitar while reading sheet music in a sunlit room.
By Marsha Sakamaki • October 5, 2026
Discover how cognitive reserve supports brain resilience, with six practical ways to strengthen thinking and support cognitive health as you age.
Glass bottle of golden castor oil beside castor beans, leaves and seed pods.
By Marsha Sakamaki • October 5, 2026
Explore 42 castor oil uses for skin, hair, castor oil packs, massage and digestive support, with research, tradition and practical guidance.
By Marsha Sakamaki • October 3, 2026
Seafood mislabeling can affect your health, your wallet, and your sourcing choices. Learn what a Honolulu study found and which questions help you buy fish.
Older woman studying books and writing in a notebook beside a laptop in a bright home study.
By Marsha Sakamaki • October 3, 2026
Explore the strengths of the aging brain, how knowledge differs from processing speed, and practical ways to keep learning and using your experience.
Older woman holding a question sheet while discussing a medical report with a clinician.
By Marsha Sakamaki • October 3, 2026
Why medical appointments can leave questions unanswered, and how shared education could give patients and clinicians more room for understanding.
Split-screen image showcasing soil transformation: on the left, compacted, dry, and cracked soil rep
By Marsha Sakamaki • October 2, 2026
Learn how biochar can help soil retain water and nutrients, why soil pH matters, and how to choose a product and start a useful garden trial.
Diagram of a healthy brain (left) versus one with reduced gray matter (right), highlighted in yellow and blue.
By Marsha Sakamaki • October 2, 2026
Learn how blood pressure, abdominal fat and cardiovascular risks relate to brain aging, why effects may appear earlier in men, and what you can do.
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