Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” If you are fortunate enough to reach the age of 65, according to the latest research on aging, your destiny might enable you to live approximately 20 more years, or about 1,000 weeks. Oliver Burkeman, the British/American author of 4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals has some great ideas of how to live those weeks fully, deeply, and more aligned to your values and passions. I don’t believe Mr. Burkeman was pondering the retiree who might have already squandered some portion of the preceding 3,000 weeks. Rather, he appears to address the multitudes who are eternally “under the gun” to perform at increasingly higher levels in the realms of work, physical fitness, appearance, contributions to the world, and raising their progeny (if applicable). Advice to Mortals Drawing upon a lengthy bibliography of philosophers,…
How to Embrace Your Age to Find Creativity and Joy After 60
Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” Having just had my 64th birthday, I found myself pondering on what ageing really means for me. As a life, body confidence and joyful ageing coach and writer, I knew that it was something more than simply feeling positive about growing older. My feelings ran deeper than that. I have sensed for a long time a strange energy stirring in my soul. The closest way that I can describe this is that it feels like a yearning, a calling for something wild, free and deeply soulful. It feels close to the feelings of falling in love. And maybe I am. However, this love is not for another person, it is for a part of me that I kept locked away for years, afraid that if she was allowed to be fully expressed in…
3 Steps to Finding Happiness After a Divorce in Your 60s
Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” After divorce, are you making this happiness mistake? Let me explain. A while ago, I was laid off from a 9-5 job, and I started to panic. As I started to assemble a resume and apply for new jobs, a voice in the back of my head kept chiming in: I will be happy again once I am in a new job. Once I get that first pay check, I know I’ll smile and feel better about everything. Do you see the dangerous pattern going on here? You’ve probably done something like this, too: Relying on external factors to make you happy after a decades-long marriage. This can sabotage your ability to move on and recover your happiness after divorce. Discovering happiness is not easy. In fact, it’s a life-long quest. But we…
What Gets You Up in the Morning? Challenge Yourself and Thrive After 60
Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” Do you look forward to the new day as you get up in the morning? Is there something that propels you out of a warm, cozy bed to dance into the day ahead? Many years ago, I was on automatic pilot. My kids got me up in the mornings. Fortunately, they were not predawn risers, but they popped up with an energy and enthusiasm for the day that could not be ignored. Mid-life, my job and/or exercise were my morning motivators. I went through phases of long distance biking or running and early mornings gave me the time I needed to get in the miles. I do miss those days. In the current phase of my life, writing is my reason for getting out of bed each morning. Some days I am working…
Don’t Let the Negativity Bias Run Your Life
Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” A friend, your spouse or a co-worker, compliments you. “That’s nice,” you think. By the next hour, day or week you’ve forgotten about it. A friend, your spouse or a co-worker criticizes something about you. “Ouch,” you think. And for the next hour, day, week or even months, you ruminate over it, dwell on it, imagine what else they might find objectionable about you, and generally obsess. Our Negativity Bias You’ve fallen victim to the negativity bias – a very understandable tendency we have to focus on negative comments and events far more than we do on positive ones. It’s part of how we ensure our survival. After all, if we don’t seek to avoid or prevent bad things from happening to us, our survival is indeed threatened. That’s fine and normal, except…
How Long Do Condoms Last?
Read More at AskMen [[{“value”:”Are you still holding onto those “just in case” condoms you kept in your wallet back in high school? If you’re doing it for any reason other than nostalgia, it’s probably high time you threw them out. Yes, it turns out condoms are a bit like fruit or meat, at least in one respect: they do have an expiration date, and you probably don’t want to take any chances with it. Speaking of high school, if you weren’t sleeping through Sex Ed., you probably already know that condoms, used properly, are extremely effective contraceptives, a key tool in the defence against unwanted pregnancies and equally unwanted STDs. But if you put on a condom that’s past its expiration date, you’re taking a major gamble. RELATED: How to Choose the Best Condoms And while the expiration date is definitely…
Is Originalism Bullshit?
Read More at Lowering the Bar [[{“value”:” This is the question posed and extensively discussed in a forthcoming law-review article that I saw announced the other day on Twitter. See Michael L. Smith, “Is Originalism Bullshit?” 28 Lewis & Clark L. Rev. (forthcoming 2025). Have I read all of it? By no means. But I have read more than enough to commend it to you. This is not the first time I’ve commended Smith’s writing, and this should be no surprise, given that he clearly enjoys writing about ridiculous subjects. See “Is It Legal to Shoot Fish With a Gun?” (Apr. 14, 2021) (discussing Smith’s 2020 article, “Shooting Fish”). At that time, Smith was an associate at a law firm in Los Angeles, but since then he has apparently come to his senses and become a law professor. Thankfully…
Toilet Timer: Become a More Efficient Pooper
Read More at Sad and Useless Humor In the fast-paced world we live in, where every second counts, it’s no surprise that even seemingly mundane activities like taking a dump can have a significant impact on productivity and the global economy. Slow pooping are robbing humanity of workplace efficiency and future prosperity. That’s where toilet timer comes to the rescue. It’s a unique and functional sand timer that runs for approximately 5 minutes. Imagine the thrill of racing against the clock while sitting on your porcelain throne. Toilet timer adds an element of competition to your bathroom routine. Which one will fall first? The massive shit or the sand in this clock? It’s like a fun game that’s also beneficial for the society. For those who chronically abuse their bathroom privileges, this timer adds an element of gentle mockery.…
50 Funny Circumcision Jokes And Puns for Painless Laughs
Circumcision jokes often tiptoe around a delicate topic, bringing humor to an age-old ritual that carries significant religious and cultural significance for many. With their punchy one-liners and subtle wordplay, these jokes can alleviate tension and spark laughter, providing comic relief in an often serious conversation. However, it’s important to remember the fine line between humor and disrespect. These jokes, while funny for some, can also inadvertently offend or alienate others who hold different views on the subject. Always approach such humor with a spirit of understanding and respect for the diverse perspectives of your audience. Best Circumcision Jokes Did you hear about the young man who wasn’t allowed in a fraternity in college because he was circumcised?Apparently, you need to be a complete dick. Have you heard of a knight who is as tiny as a sperm?He is sir…
Can You Buy Dolphin Milk? Yes, You Can!
Read More at Sad and Useless Humor Introducing the latest sensation in the dairy world: dolphin milk in a can! This delicious new product will have you flipping your fins with excitement. You may be wondering – where does dolphin milk even come from? Company Beersy has employed a team of highly skilled dolphin milkers (who are also fluent in dolphin language) to gather the freshest and most nutritious milk straight from dolphin tits and packed it in an aluminium can for you to enjoy. Now, you may be thinking, “But isn’t dolphin milk supposed to be only for baby dolphins?” We drink cow milk, and that’s supposed to be only for cow babies, right? Dolphin milk is packed with essential nutrients you need to fuel your day, plus the added bonus of a salty aquatic flavor that will…
Reusable Toilet Paper You Can Wash And Use Again
Read More at Sad and Useless Humor Hey there, dear visitors! Have you heard about the latest trend in eco-friendly living? Yes, we’re talking about reusable toilet paper that you can wash and use again, and again, and again… The reign of your grandparents’ old single-use toilet paper is coming to an end. A new era is dawning. Your butt deserves more! Consumers all over the world are looking for ways to improve upon the boring old paper that’s been used on butts for generations. Some people are going the way of the shit mittens, while others just are getting crafty with the poop knife. And then there are others, the bravest and most environmentally heroic folks on the planet: those that use reusable toilet paper. It’s also shipped without any plastic packaging materials, so you can feel good…
Funny Links From Around The Internet
Read More at Sad and Useless Humor How Many Meeting Achievement Stickers Can You Collect? – How was your week? Did you find ways to avoid the void of responsibilities at your cold, bleak workplace? Dick around in a meeting maybe rather than pay attention!? If so, you could be eligible for a meeting achievement sticker! Kitty Litter Cake: A Weird Thing Cat People Make – Cat people are crazy, that’s a well established fact. But did you know that they have taken their craziness to a whole new level and are making kitty litter cakes? 25 Funny Tweets From 25 Funny People – From funny oversharing to embarrassing moments, these tweets will have you laughing and cringing at the same time. Door Knocker Balls – Add some charm to your mancave’s bathroom by hanging this big old pair…
Is This The Cutest Bird Ever?
Read More at Keep Laughing Forever A ridiculously cute parrot from the Canadian province Nova Scotia by the name of “Kiwi” has gone viral, mainly due to the fact that he says and does the sweetest things. The bird is an Indian Ring-Necked Parakeet and most certainly enjoys talking. But we think it is more what the bird is saying that the internet loves so much. The bird went viral when owner Tamara Mercer posted his cute antics on TikTok. “The first video I posted of him was the first time he told me he loved me and that went crazy, and so from there we got the TikTok up to 2.5 million followers and then I just started a few months ago my YouTube adventure,” said Tamara. The bird owner thinks that people enjoy watching videos of her…
Dehydrated Water: The Greatest Invention Ever
Read More at Sad and Useless Humor This miracle in a can is they key to rehydrating after an intense workout or a long night out. With dehydrated water all you have to do is pop the cap, add water, and BOOM – infinite drinks! One 8oz can makes up to infinite gallons. This product is, of course, gluten free, lactose free, vegan, MSG free, and 100% free of all chemicals except the chemicals in the air the can contains. Is dehydrated water real? Yes, in a sense… These cans of dehydrated water are actually empty tin cans made by a real food company, Bernard Food Industries, who began making the cans in 1964. The cans were never meant to fool anyone. They were made as a novelty or gag item, something to be displayed at stores to make…
Sad Meal Gallery: People Share Their Worst McDonald’s Orders
Read More at Sad and Useless Humor There’s nothing quite like the feeling of biting into a burger that looks like it’s been run over by a truck. The bun is soggy, the cheese is melted in all the wrong places, and the pickles are in a sad state of disarray. You take another bite, and all you can think is, “Man… My life sure is pathetic.” For our entertainment, many of these times have been documented on an Instagram account called @McSenget. Scroll down to check out all of these pictures customers have shared and try to pick the saddest burger ever. Why burgers on ads always look so much better than in reality? There are people, called food stylists, who specialize in making food look appealing for photos. They are like make up artists, but for food.…
Judge: F-Word No Longer Has Sufficient “Shock Value” to Be a Problem at Work
Read More at Lowering the Bar I should make clear right away that this is a decision on specific facts by an employment tribunal in the UK, and not something you should consider a general rule applicable to your own workplace. In a different context, it is entirely possible that an F-bomb could detonate with enough force to blow up something important, like your hope of continued employment. But in this case, the judge held otherwise. The claimant accused her employer and some co-workers of unfair termination, harassment, and discrimination, based on events in 2019 and 2020. There was the usual dispute as to whether the problem was the claimant’s job performance or someone else’s improper conduct, but none of the facts are interesting except for those involving a meeting in April 2020. (This is good, because the tribunal…
10 Words And Terms That Have Been Banished For 2023
Read More at Keep Laughing Forever Every year a university in state of Michigan in the US releases a list of words that are to be avoided! The banished words list dates back to 1976. LSSU (Lake Superior State University) releases a list of banned words annually. How is the list of banished words made up? Nominations for words to be added to the list come from all around the globe. The guidelines for a nomination is that the word or phrase should fall into the category of “misuse, overuse and uselessness”. This year over 1500 words and phrases were nominated! Just because a word is banned one year it doesn’t mean that is immune to being banned again and some words will feature in more than one list over time. Here is the list of Banished words for…
Increased Expression of Lysosomal Enzyme NAGLU Improves Health in Flies
Read More at Fight Aging! Lysosomes are the destination for excess and damaged proteins and structures in the cell. A lysosome is a membrane-wrapped collection of enzymes capable of breaking down near everything it encounters into the raw materials a cell uses to manufacture new molecular machinery. Lysosomal function is known to decline with age, and improved lysosomal function might be expected to improve long-term health prospects. Here, researchers look at one specific lysosomal enzyme that is known to exhibit higher levels in human centenarians, and find that it improves health in flies. There is extension of life, but the effect size is so small, a few percentage points, that it shouldn’t be taken seriously. To identify new factors that promote longevity and healthy aging, we studied Drosophila CG13397, an ortholog of the human NAGLU gene, a lysosomal enzyme overexpressed…
Intermittent Fasting is Protective Against the Effects of Vascular Aging in the Brain
Read More at Fight Aging! Researchers here show that, in mice, intermittent fasting can protect against the damage done by cardiovascular aging that leads to a reduced blood supply to the brain. Forms of calorie restriction, such as intermittent fasting, are generally beneficial for long term health. This is well demonstrated in both mice and humans, though only short-lived species exhibit significant gains in life span as a result. It is interesting to note the opinion that intermittent fasting may be better than straight calorie restriction when it comes to mitigation of pathological mechanisms in neurodegenerative conditions. Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) embodies a spectrum of cognitive deficits that range from mild cognitive impairment to vascular dementia (VaD). VCI is associated with cerebrovascular diseases that arise from vascular pathological processes such as atherosclerosis, microvascular protein deposits, haemorrhages and microbleeds. These vascular…
Why Do We Isolate? Who Can We Talk to?
Read More at Treating Low-T, Erectile Dysfunction & Peyronie’s | Sexual Health Experts Isolation is one of the most difficult aspects of men’s sexual medicine. It’s almost part of the Man Code – Don’t talk about it. It seems the whole world snickers at the TV ads for ED drugs. What guy is then going to turn to his friends and admit he has ‘that’ problem? Who can he talk to? Most men even find it very uncomfortable to talk to their partners about their difficulties. So, many men simply avoid the topic, avoid the discussions and avoid seeking help. Taking that first step of reaching out for help can be terrifying. For many men, their lives and relationships are almost in ruins before they are willing to make that first step. Self-blame, guilt, embarrassment and this blow to their…
3 Common Habits a Physical Therapist Is Begging You To Stop Immediately for the Sake of Your Knees
Read More at Well+Good There’s a joke making the rounds across TikTok about people discovering that they “stand wrong.” It might seem silly, but it rings true: We often make it to adulthood without adequate posture, and then we’re shocked when we end up in pain. Sure, it’s something most of us do every single day—yet we’re doing it in a way that backfires. It’s all too common for our everyday habits to have negative consequences when we let them get away from us. A common victim of our subconscious habits is our knees. The good news? “There are not many [day-to-day] positions that are going to wreak havoc on your knees,” says Kristin Torres, DPT, a physical therapist in California. So standing itself may not be the issue. However, “There are a few mechanical—preventable!—issues that are bad for your…
Reviewing Work on CISD2, a Mammalian Longevity Gene
Read More at Fight Aging! Few genes have been shown to robustly alter mammalian longevity as a result of altered expression, with data obtained primarily in mice. Klotho is perhaps the most well known and well studied of that small but steadily growing portfolio. The topic of today’s open access paper is another of these longevity genes, CISD2. Loss of CISD2 shortens lifespan, while increased expression extends life span in mice. CISD2 is upregulated after exercise, and may act through autophagy, a common factor in many approaches shown to modestly slow aging in laboratory species. Like other approaches to upregulation of autophagy, increased CISD2 expression improves liver function in mice. Recently researchers have extended mouse life span by a small degree via pharmacological approaches to upregulation of CISD2. The authors of the this paper overstate, I think, the level of…
4 Positive Ways to Deal with Loneliness Over the Holidays
Read More at Sixty and Me We can be sailing along just fine – independent, self-contained, pursuing our own interests, plenty of friends, regular contact with family members – and then boom! – the holidays come upon us and we feel like our ship starts to sink. There are sparkly lights and jolly decorations everywhere. Holiday music is being blared in whatever public place we enter. Everywhere, the billboards, magazine covers, window displays and television commercials say to us, “See? See the happy families? The homes full of happy people? The warm gatherings of good friends? The wealth being liberally distributed by everybody? Except, um, you?” And you start feeling financially constricted and alone. You feel that you are not keeping up with ‘everybody else.’ When you live alone, these sinking feelings can really pull you down. After all, there…
‘Almond Mom’ Behavior Can Be Triggering—Here’s How To Cope
Read More at Well+Good ICYMI, tons of TikTokers are talking about what it’s like living with an “almond mom”—and the videos are resonating with viewers. (We’re talking over 50 million views.) They focus not only on moms who “eat a few almonds then feel full,” but also those who restrict food groups and over-exercise, among other disordered behaviors centered around body image. The term goes back to clips of Gigi Hadid’s mom, Yolanda, telling Gigi to “have a couple of almonds and chew them really well” (yikes) when she felt weak and had only eaten half an almond so far. This mother-daughter conversation isn’t experienced only by models and their moms, however. Registered dietitian and TikToker Katherine Metzelaar, RD said that nearly every session of hers has entailed clients sharing how their moms talk about body image, weight, and what…
The BDSM Test Is a Get-To-Know-Your-Kink Diagnostic Recommended by Many Sexologists
Read More at Well+Good Whether you’re a BDSM beginner or it’s familiar terrain for you, it’s always worth exploring—or revisiting—your unique “erotic blueprint” or sexual preferences. The BDSM Test (aka the Kink Test) is a fun way to do that. If you haven’t heard of the test, you might be curious about learning more about what it is and perhaps taking it yourself. Below, you’ll find information on the BDSM Test and what test takers could glean about themselves and their sexual appetites from the results. First things first: What is BDSM? Before diving in, it’s important to know what BDSM is (and what it isn’t). BDSM is a tidy acronym for a broad range of sexual preferences that relate to physical control. It’s usually broken into six components: “bondage and discipline, domination and submission, and sadism and masochism,” according…
5 Easy Shakshuka Recipes That Bring Major Protein and Inflammation-Fighting Benefits to the Breakfast Table
Read More at Well+Good Once the weekend rolls around, your standard quick and easy scrambled eggs with a side of yogurt might not make the cut for brunch with friends. The best weekends, in my mind, are filled with four things: relaxation, a good book, catching up with friends, and a deliciously nourishing breakfast (or two). In addition to your chicken and waffles or eggs Benedict, shakshuka might also be one of your go-to favorites when it comes to weekend breakfast or brunch. The dish has North African roots, though its exact origin is unknown (and highly debated). Nowadays, this hearty dish is eaten in all parts of the world and is especially popular in the Middle East, particularly Israel. Shakshuka recipes are traditionally made with poached eggs in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, peppers, onion, garlic, and tons…
Christian Conservatives Want to Control Classrooms and Libraries
Read More at Rewire News Group This article is part of a Special Edition, which you can see here. Evangelicals have long made it a project to erase democracy and replace it with their very narrow, very vicious theocracy. In the last few years, they’ve accelerated their attacks on our core shared public information sources: schools and libraries. They’re succeeding at an alarming rate. Taken together, their efforts are destroying not just our public information spaces, but the very idea of a pluralist democracy. The American concept of public education is one of a public good, a common starting point, and a resource available to everyone. Conservatives seek to unwind those things, to dismantle a society that acknowledges and encourages different views. Their vision of the world is that either you are under the protection of their particular God, or…
The Fight to Treat Patients at Catholic Hospitals
Read More at Rewire News Group This piece is part of a Special Edition, which you can see here. As an OB-GYN resident at a major Catholic hospital in Chicago from 2005 to 2009, Dr. Maryam Guiahi was not only forbidden from providing patients with abortions, birth control, or tubal ligations herself—she was also discouraged from informing patients that in her best medical judgment, they should seek care elsewhere. “We had to wait until they got sick,” Guiahi, now a physician-researcher practicing in California, told Rewire News Group about how she would have to send patients miscarrying desired pregnancies home to wait until they developed potentially life-threatening complications. Only then could she intervene. Her patients were mostly low-income women on public assistance. While her hospital would provide abortion care or sterilization under certain circumstances, she had to apply through her…
I Had a Front-Row Seat to the Rise of Christian Nationalism
Read More at Rewire News Group This piece is part of a Special Edition, which you can see here. I have this picture, and it’s a girl around 5 or 6 years old on her birthday. She has light brown skin, a head full of dark blonde curls. She’s wearing a shiny pink party dress and sporting a typical little girl’s big birthday smile. In her hands she is proudly showing off her latest gift—a King James Version Bible. The child is me, and the picture is my Twitter avatar. From what I remember of my 6th birthday party, a Bible written in old-timey English that I could barely read wasn’t high on my list of things I wanted. I loved Care Bears, Hot Wheels, and Lego sets. Yet, in my family, God always came first. It meant that even…
Cellular Enlargement in Aging, a Poorly Studied Topic
Read More at Fight Aging! Some cells are small, others large. Cell size is connected to cell function, and different varieties of cell maintain tight control over their various different sizes. Senescent cells are known to become much larger than their origin cell type, and one effort to detect senescent cells in blood samples made use of this feature. Do non-senescent cells lose control of size in old tissues, however? To what degree is this a feature of aging that produces further downstream issues, versus being a consequence of other problematic changes in cell behavior that occur with age? These are not well-studied questions. A large body of literature highlights two important findings: 1) Different cell types display different average sizes and 2) cells maintain a uniform size by using several regulatory pathways. This raises the question of why cells…