Wellness in the News for November, 2025
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Strong friendships slow aging at the cellular level
Scientists at Cornell University discovered that lifelong social support can slow biological aging. Using DNA-based epigenetic clocks, they found that people with richer, more sustained relationships showed younger biological profiles and lower inflammation. The effect wasn’t about single friendships but about consistent connections across decades.
This is true of every centenarian population I have studied.
Sunshine promotes longevity
Here is another silly study, funded no doubt by the food supplement industry, touting the wonderful effects of their amazing vitamin D pills.
A little bit of sunshine daily will do the same thing, at no cost, with the added benefit that you are required to step outside and interact with the real world.
Brain damage detected years before MS symptoms
Scientists at the University of California at San Francisco have uncovered evidence that multiple sclerosis silently damages the brain years before diagnosis. Multiple sclerosis paralyzes and kills its victims.
MS is one of 80 autoimmune diseases, in which the immune system is so dangerously busy that it goes after healthy tissue and organs - like the brain - and literally burns and destroys them. The best preventive steps are to decrease activity, slow down in all areas, and get sufficient sleep every night.
Researchers discover the best foods for constipation
Researchers at King’s College London have created the first evidence-based dietary guidelines for chronic constipation, finding real relief may come from kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral water. Psyllium, probiotics, and magnesium oxide also showed benefits, while common fiber and senna advice fell short.
However, not all constipation is the same. Much is caused by worrying or overeating. Special foods will not help in these situations.
Scientists reverse stroke damage using stem cells
Scientists at the University of Zurich have shown that stem cell transplants can reverse stroke damage by regenerating neurons, restoring motor functions, and even repairing blood vessels. By the early 2030s, all failing and injured tissues and organs will be grown anew using genetic engineering.
Sadly, the causes will not be addressed with stem cells. In this particular case, the 3 usual causes of strokes are too much body fat, workaholism, and chronic frustration/anger.