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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 8, 2025

4 min

Why do they call it geriatric? An etymological breakdown

In 1909, Dr. Ignatz L. Nascher coined the term 'geriatrics' to define a branch of medicine focused on old age. The name was created intentionally by combining specific Greek root words, establishing a dedicated field for the complexities of senior health.

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Oct 5, 2025

4 min

What was the average lifespan in the 1970s?

According to U.S. data, the average life expectancy at birth in 1970 was 70.8 years, a significant step forward from earlier decades, but considerably shorter than today's figures. What was the average lifespan in the 1970s, and what key factors contributed to this number?

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