In our December 23, 2025 News for the Ages by Rethinking Aging Club episode Dr. Zalan Alam explained the British approach to longevity, emphasizing lifestyle interventions and social prescribing over supplements.

Ray Gordon presented an article from New Scientist, explaining how exercise shifts metabolism to favor muscle cells over cancer cells. A new animal study confirms the continuing theory that muscle cells are more greedy for energy than cancer cells, potentially slowing cancer growth. Earlier related studies are included in our show notes.

Elizabeth Magallon Fleury presented the first half of her Wirecutter article on smart home devices for aging in place. Ring Alarm 2nd Generation and the Apple Watch SE for emergency contact systems were recommended. Having professional tech help for our elders was supported by all and noted as an area that could support more employment.

Presented by Dr. Zalan Alam, MBBS, FRCGP GP partner and Clinical Director IMC
The BMJ (FKA British Medical Journal) 12-12-25 Science of Longevity Medicine
https://www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj.r2536

National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) What is Social Prescribing

Linda mentioned our interview with Maddy Dychtwald on Rethinking Aging Club Podcast 12-11-25

Presented by Ray Gordon, Architect, Urban Planner, Futurist and Former Pratt Institute Grad School Professor
New Scientist 12-1-25 We Now Understand Better How Exercise Slows Cancer by Chris Simms
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2506591-we-now-have-a-greater-understanding-of-how-exercise-slows-cancer/
Apple News Plus access: https://apple.news/AnZNGx6zCS5WJwy7meduaAA

The main study referred to in Ray’s article PNAB 12-1-25 Precancer exercise capacity and metabolism during tumor development coordinate the skeletal muscle–tumor metabolic competition

Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
NY Times Wirecutter 10-7-25 Best Smart Home Products for Seniors by Rachel Cericola Part One
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/smart-home-for-seniors/

Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page with additional resources

12-16-25 LinkedIn Show Post

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