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When phosphatidylcholine levels were increased in older C. elegans, mitochondrial networks became more stable and energy production improved.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Hyodol's character was designed to be dependent on its user, as many older Koreans have spent their lives enduring gruelling work to provide for their families, Kim said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

However, the state prosecutor has asked that it and 12 other older allegations be reconsidered with a view to possible inclusion in the charges.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

With about one-quarter of workers age 55 or older, Fidelity says it is seeing more demand for such products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Except for an older couple swimming laps in lanes one and two, the pool’s empty.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam