Personalized Cell Replacement for Parkinson’s

Warren Peters,  MD,  MPH,  FOMADirector – Metabolic Obesity Research Clinic (MORC)Associate Professor LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY – School of Public Health From Dopamine Pills to Personalized Neurons: Aspen’s Autologous Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s disease (PD) has long been managed through pharmacology: levodopa, dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors, COMT inhibitors, and complex delivery systems designed to… Continue reading Personalized Cell Replacement for Parkinson’s

How Friendships Keep Us Sharp

Actionable Ways to Build and Maintain Mind-Sharpening Friendships If you’re finding your social circle shrinking, leveraging your passion for digital tools can actually be the key to expanding it: 1. Join Niche Online Groups: Use platforms like Meetup or Facebook to find groups centered around your specific interests, such as GenAI” or “Local History Buffs.”… Continue reading How Friendships Keep Us Sharp

Coffee, Conversation, and Connection

Science has a name for what happens at the table: connection therapy. Jokes, memories, and conversations light up brain regions linked to reward and attention. For adults 60+, that social spark supports mood, focus, and resilience — the same qualities we want when life gets loud. Welcome to Beat the Bot — our Retro‑Modern Series… Continue reading Coffee, Conversation, and Connection

Benefits of Nostalgia: How Memories Strengthen Us as We Age

Nostalgia isn’t just sentimentality—it’s neuroscience wrapped in memory.According to the University of Florida’s Psychology of Nostalgia (2025), revisiting positive past experiences activates brain regions linked to reward, social bonding, and emotional regulation. For older adults, these reflections can ease loneliness, boost mood, and help preserve cognitive function. When we reminisce, we reconnect with the people,… Continue reading Benefits of Nostalgia: How Memories Strengthen Us as We Age

How Tacoma’s working waterfront—rails, cranes, and unions—shaped a city

Creating Tacoma Series Bricks, Rails & Rain: Tacoma’s Working Waterfront From tideflat mornings to union halls and cleanup wins, how the waterfront’s rails, cranes, and crews built a city. The tideflats: where rails meet hull plates and the day starts early. (Credit: local archives / attribution) Before dawn, the tideflats breathe steam. Switch crews line… Continue reading How Tacoma’s working waterfront—rails, cranes, and unions—shaped a city

People Who Built Tacoma

The People Who Built Tacoma — The Tunnels of China Lake Story #2025-10-27-0014 | Series: Creating Tacoma Local lore speaks of tunnels dug beneath China Lake—some say for ore transport, others for refuge. The lake’s name itself is a nod to these Chinese workers, who were later expelled in the infamous 1885 purge known as… Continue reading People Who Built Tacoma

Pierce County Coffee Scene Contests

☕ Tacoma’s Favorite Coffee Shops for Longevity Seekers Where every cup comes with a side of nostalgia. In Tacoma, coffee isn’t just a beverage—it’s a ritual. For our over-65 neighbors, it’s where stories are shared, friendships rekindled, and mornings begin with purpose. Whether you’re a lifelong local or newly retired, these ten coffee shops offer… Continue reading Pierce County Coffee Scene Contests

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