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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

Henderson-Begg said Kids Stuff tries to keep prices as accessible as possible, with baby clothes starting at 50p per item, rising to a few pounds for older children.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

An earlier version of this article incorrectly said one-quarter of workers are age 50 or older.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Around the clock she nursed her older sister, many nights getting no sleep at all, and so the cooking and washing and cleaning for the family fell to me.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom