60+ Podcast

Are only younger people addicted to social media? Janet & Joe discuss and bust the myth. Show Notes We’re addicted to social media. How do we get sober? - Scientific American , 10/20/26

Janet & Joe discuss metabolic age - how to reduce it and what to avoid that increases it. ** Show Notes ** This Common Habit Was Linked To A Younger Metabolic Age - Yahoo Health Metabolomic aging and mortality clocks based on ensemble learning identify systemic aging risk across the human life span in 18,476 individuals - Science Translational Medicine

Janet & Joe discuss the origins of Halloween, how we celebrated in the past, and compare it to the present.

Janet & Joe remember their grandparents and talk about becoming and being grandparents themselves. And, for some reason, Janet is focused on the sense of smell.

Janet & Joe discuss the upcoming changes to Medicare and Social Security. ** Show Notes ** SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) - https://www.shiphelp.org/ Here's the episode about Navigating Medicare referenced in this episode. It's a good primer on Medicare https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Y1rxFEkjZUzNs9vzlNFeO

Last week Janet & Joe discussed the best states to retire to. This week, they talk about the 10 best countries in which to retire. ** Show Notes ** Best Places to Retire in 2026: The Annual Global Retirement Index - https://internationalliving.com/the-best-places-to-retire/ Retirement (U.S. State Department tips) - https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/living-abroad/retirement.html

Janet & Joe discuss the 5 best states to retire in, and the criteria used to decide. From an article here .

Janet & Joe ask Kim 10 questions about being 60+. Kim is interesting, and according to some, a badass.

Janet & Joe (but mostly Janet) discuss the five aspects of vitality. Turning the page is one of them, so here you go.

Janet & Joe discuss the emerging science of intrinsic capacity. What's that? Listen and find out! Show Notes "The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Probably Never Heard Of" - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/26/well/intrinsic-capacity-longevity-measure.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-FA.G_jD.1e-tJv-3ktCU&smid=url-share and, if you're wondering about the song Janet was try...

Janet & Joe discuss habits that will help you stay sharp.

Janet & Joe discuss the importance of foot health. And how tall Janet is. And shoes.

Janet & Joe discuss some of the things 60+ people can get away with that younger people really can't.

Janet & Joe talk with a couple in their 70s who have recently found love. Like, love, share, comment.

Janet & Joe discuss ways to start the day for better health.

Janet & Joe chat about movies of the past, the cinema experience, and our favorites and not-so-favorite.

This episode marks the 3rd anniversary of the podcast, and to celebrate, we look back at Episode 1, from July, 2023.

Janet & Joe discuss the four muscle groups that are a predictor of healthy aging and possibly of longevity. Show Notes https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/60/6/465 https://www.health.harvard.edu/bones-and-joints/stronger-muscles-after-age-60-linked-to-longevity https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/assessing-ways-gauge-aging-status https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S127...

Janet & Joe chat with Donna about being 60+. See Donna's passion project, Donna Digs, at linktr.ee/donnadigs

Janet & Joe talk about how 60+ people with more hobbies report that they're happier than those with few hobbies. Show Notes https://www.wesmoss.com/press/wes-moss-featured-on-marketwatch-want-a-happy-retirement-have-at-least-this-many-hobbies/ https://www.westernsouthern.com/retirement/retirement-hobbies-that-make-money https://frontporch.net/community/claremont-manor/blog/retirement-hobbi...

Janet & Joe discuss the changing norms of etiquette. Emily Post this ain't.

Janet and Joe discuss psychological flexibility leads to less stress, contentment, and a better way of life, and how to increase your psychological flexibility.

Janet & Joe discuss a few things 60+ people say, but probably shouldn't.

Janet & Joe begin by talking about studies that seem to show that younger people believe that 60+ people with a younger "felt age" are more likeable, competent, etc., then veer off to discussing what age appropriate means. Show Notes " Our Perceptions of Older Adults Who Do Not Act Their Age " - Psychology Today, May 19, 2026

Janet & Joe remember summer vacations and compare the vacations 60+ people took to today's vacations. Don't forget to like, subscribe, share!