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EPISODE · Jan 3, 2026 · 11 MIN

How to get stronger as you age

from Post Reports · host The Washington Post

Today we share one of our favorite episodes, from Optimist reporter Maggie Penman about the new science of aging, and a hopeful research finding that getting stronger and healthier in old age is possible for many of us – even after a health setback. If you want to hear more stories like this, please let us know. You can reach the whole team at [email protected] or email Maggie at [email protected]’s episode was reported and produced by Maggie Penman. It was edited by Allison Klein and Ted Muldoon who also mixed the show.The Optimist has a newsletter! Subscribe here.And, subscribe to The Washington Post here.

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New research finds that declining health is not inevitable as we age. It can also be a time to get healthier and stronger.

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