Category: age

French Prime Minister Unveils Pension Changes, Unions Call for Strikes

PARIS—French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Tuesday unveiled a contentious pension overhaul aimed at raising the retirement age from 62 to 64 by 2030, which prompted vigorous calls for strikes and protests from leftist opponents and labor unions. Speaking in a news conference in Paris, Borne said the minimum retirement age to be entitled to…


4 Ways to Exercise Your Brain as You Age

The human brain is still a mystery, but there is one thing scientists are certain about. That is, this complicated organ can still function well as we age. And there are ways to enhance and mold the brain’s agility and functions. The Brain Shrinks With Age but Cranial Nerve Activation Is More Important Have you…


Daffy Duck and the Dinosaur (1939)

Go back millions of years to the dinosaur age with Caspar Caveman and his pet dino, Fido. Caspar spots Daffy in a lake and hunts him, but Daffy just keeps outsmarting him. Credit: Public Domain Movies – BUY Jan 6 DVD: www.epochtv.shop/product-page/dvd-the-real-story-of-january-6, Promo Code “EpochTV” for 20% off. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch…


‘Life Begins at 80’: Trump Rejects Age Concerns Related to Biden’s Performance

Former President Donald Trump says that “life begins at 80,” dismissing claims that attribute President Joe Biden’s job performance to his old age. It comes as Democrat polling shows Biden’s age is undermining his leadership and can cost his reelection chances in 2024. Trump, 76, wrote on his social media start-up Truth Social on July 10:…


Figure Skating-ISU to Raise Minimum Age for Senior Competitions to 17

The International Skating Union (ISU) voted to gradually raise the minimum competition age for senior figure skating competitions from 15 to 17 after a passionate debate at their congress on Tuesday. The decision came after Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance while at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February, when…


ISU to Raise Minimum Age for Senior Figure Skating Competitions to 17

The International Skating Union (ISU) voted to gradually raise the minimum competition age for senior figure skating competitions from 15 to 17 after a passionate debate at their congress on Tuesday. The decision came after Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance while at the Beijing Winter Olympics in February, when…


VIDEO: 82-Year-Old Fitness Star Loves Her Gym Routine, Defies Age Stereotypes

An 82-year-old fitness fanatic is a massive hit on social media. Erika Rischko, from Germany, began gym training later in life and has gone from strength to strength. Now able to hold the dreaded plank position for more than eight minutes, she inspires followers of all ages with her attitude and dedication. Popular on TikTok…


Average Age of US Cars Hits Record High Due to Tight Supplies: Report

U.S. consumers are using their existing vehicles for longer as the inventory of new cars and light trucks remains constrained due to supply chain challenges, marking an all-time high for the average age, according to a report from S&P Global Mobility. The average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the United States rose…


Does Social Media Harm Kids? It Might Depend on Their Age

Your child’s risk of harm from social media is higher at certain ages and it’s different for girls and boys, researchers report. To figure out how social media use affected “life satisfaction” among 10- to 21-year-olds, the investigators analyzed long-term data on 17,400 young people in the United Kingdom. The new study found key periods when heavy…


Old Age: Joys, Sorrows, Gifts, and Legacy

“Old age is no place for sissies.” That adage never made much sense to me. Navy SEAL training is no place for sissies. And you won’t find namby-pambies running a marathon, climbing California’s Mount Whitney, or playing college rugby. Milksops and snowflakes don’t raise six children, build skyscrapers, or work 70 hours a week to…