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Wilhelmina Hoorn celebrated her 107th birthday surrounded by five generations of family, including her three daughters, all in their 80s.
Born in 1906, Wilhelmina had lived around the world and experienced both hardship and joy. Her birthday celebration offered a glimpse into a remarkable life—and a family that treasured every generation.
Editor’s note: Wilhelmina passed away in 2013 at age 110.
John Gabriel, a former NBA Executive of the Year and General Manager of the Orlando Magic, was working with the…
Research has shown that grandparents play a profound role in the health of their grandchildren. Dr. Vonda Wright explains how older adults can make an impact on future generations by passing on their wisdom and time to their grandkids.
Did you know that physical exercise directly impacts cognitive health? Dr. Vonda Wright explains the connection between our bodies and our brains.
Growing Bolder went 1-on-1 with renowned dementia, memory impairment and caregiving expert, Teepa Snow. She says that while many are searching for a pill to slow cognitive decline, what we should be doing is changing our lifestyles.
Growing Bolder is smashing the stereotype that video games are only for younger adults. Not only are they fun and exciting, but gaming offers significant health benefits. Orthopedic Surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright explains how video games benefit our relationships and can improve mental and physical health.
Orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright thinks the most natural process that we experience as humans is aging. While the new science of aging explodes, Dr. Wright believes that the most important question to ask isn’t how long we are going to live, but how well are we going to live.
Neuroscientist Dr. Michael Merzenich shares why aging minds can stay sharp—and how science proves we can keep learning at any age.
Dr. Michio Kaku is the co-founder of the string field theory and he’s spent his life trying to fulfill Einstein’s dream of unifying all the laws of physics into one equation. He’s also fascinated by the nature of our consciousness. Find out how far technology has come to help people with brain or body injuries, such as paralysis, all through the power of the mind.
Dr Vonda Wright’s explains how her study of National Senior Games athletes shows we can be healthy, vital, active and joyful in our 70s, 80s and beyond.
Dr. Vonda Wright shares insights from studies done on older mice that showed how increased mobility turned their stem cells younger! Learn how the same thing applies to humans and how we can reprogram our stem cells by staying active as we age!
In 2005 Dr. Vonda Wright studied National Senior Games athletes. Her results showed that physical performance is a biomarker for how we age. She explains how staying active now can slow down the aging process.
Did you know that your physical health is directly linked to your brain health? Dr. Vonda Wright shares a five-year study that proves staying active and mobile boosts cognitive functions.
