Homelessness Crisis in the Portland Area

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in an Oregon case concerning homeless camps in West Coast cities. Portland area spent over half a billion dollars fighting homelessness last year, with a 70% increase from the year before. Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties spent $531 million on homelessness interventions in fiscal year 2023.

Impact of Loneliness on Older Adults' Health

Loneliness among older adults is a major health concern, worse than alcoholism, obesity, and smoking. Primary care clinicians can play a crucial role in addressing this issue by screening patients and offering interventions like the Circle of Friends concept.

Life-Extension and Aging Research

The article discusses how the superrich are investing in life-extension therapies, focusing on the biology of aging and potential interventions. It addresses the distortion of priorities in aging research due to private equity investments and emphasizes the importance of diet, exercise, and sleep for longevity.

DNA Clocks and Aging

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have developed DNA clocks that can accurately predict biological aging and the effectiveness of anti-aging treatments by distinguishing between genetic factors that accelerate or decelerate the aging process.