Aging Untold: When health changes your sex life, intimacy doesn’t have to disappear

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we address how aging and illness can impact intimacy, sharing practical ways for couples to talk openly and safely navigate sex after a diagnosis.

Then, we discuss clinical trials, why older adults are frequently underrepresented and what questions to ask before participating in a study.

Plus, we meet a 91-year-old world record holder in track and field proving that staying active has no age limit.

When health changes your sex life, intimacy doesn’t have to disappear

Health can affect intimacy as we age and the Aging Untold experts are addressing questions many couples are afraid to ask out loud: When is it safe to resume sex? What if it isn’t? And what should you ask your doctor?

Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said the first step is figuring out what’s behind the change. Competence and consent are the first things to consider, she said.

For physical issues, like erectile dysfunction, a doctor can often help.

Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said one of the biggest misconceptions couples carry is treating intimacy and sexuality as interchangeable — and they’re not.

Read the full article here.

What to look for in a clinical trial and why older adults should be included

Older adults are often left out of clinical trials, but they can be a proactive way to explore new treatments, according to the Aging Untold experts.

When considering a clinical trial, Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said the first step is to think about what the clinical trial is trying to answer.

Many people see clinical trials as a last resort, but one of the biggest benefits is access, Rogers said.

“You get great access to tomorrow’s medicines today — devices, therapies and other things that will not be available to everybody else for years.”

Aging expert Amy O’Rourke said participants should know going into a trial that they might receive a placebo.

Read the full article for more on clinical trials, how to find them and which ones compensate participants.

New study reveals 43% drop in childhood peanut allergies over last decade

The long-held medical advice to avoid peanut products for young children may have been exactly the wrong approach, according to new research.

There are new studies indicating that introducing peanut products to infants between 4 and 6 months old can significantly reduce the risk of developing a peanut allergy.

According to a study released in October 2025, peanut allergy rates in children under 3 have dropped by roughly 43% over the last decade.

Read the full article here.

91-year-old track and field world record holder continues to compete

Flo Meiler’s home is filled with medals, and she holds two world records.

The Vermont woman started competing in track and field at 60, and she was hooked. She is now 91 and still competes.

“I’m sad that I can’t jump like I used to, but I really enjoy it,” she said.

Read the full article here.

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