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The first patient in the Paradromics trial was implanted with the Connexus B.C.I. system, containing over 400 electrodes, in June at University of Michigan Health.

The Paradromics brain-computer interface system is wireless and does not require a cord to connect to a computer.

A 68-year-old Michigan woman with limited speaking ability used the Paradromics device for spontaneous conversations, including phone calls.

The first patient in the Paradromics trial has primary lateral sclerosis.

Paradromics announced its brain implant enabled a patient with a paralyzing disorder to converse in real time by decoding imagined speech.

Dr. Hurst said giving the body time to rest between exercises and in the days afterward is crucial for avoiding overtraining with age.

Weight-bearing exercise can help maintain bone density and protect against fractures.

Dr. Siddiqi said that as people get older, balance and mobility exercises are especially important for reducing fall risk.

Kelyssa Hall said adults over 65 should aim for the same exercise guidelines as other adults, as much as their medical history allows.

Older adults can have a reduced thirst response compared to when they were younger.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and two muscle-strengthening sessions weekly.

Some researchers think prolonged exercise recovery in older people could result from changing activity levels rather than just biological aging.

Chronic inflammation, which scientists call 'inflammaging', can increase with age and could impede muscle regeneration.

Kelyssa Hall stated that as people age, their muscles become less efficient at using protein, and advised consuming protein throughout the day.

Older adults lose more fast-twitch muscle fibers (for force and power) than slow-twitch muscle fibers (for endurance).

Post-exercise stiffness and soreness typically dissipate within 24 to 72 hours but can become more noticeable with age.

Muscle mass generally starts to decline in a person's 30s, and muscle composition also changes over time.

Researchers believe older people's exercise recovery feels longer because they may be more susceptible to muscle damage and slower to regenerate muscle.

The book 'Man's Search for Meaning' was first published in 1946.

Dr. Cassil said she often sees her patients connect with Viktor Frankl's search for purpose after experiencing a failure.