Booming Bites Weekly: October 6, 2025

This week's Booming Bites explores how routines, connections, and purpose can shape a richer, longer life. From why breakfast timing may matter, to cultivating friendships later in life, to the diets of centenarians, and how brands can speak to mature audiences with authenticity These are just some of the topics we explore this week.

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Could Early Breakfast Help You Live Longer?

Harvard researchers suggest that shifting your first meal earlier in the day may have measurable benefits on metabolism, inflammation, and longevity.
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How to Make More Friends as You Age

Friendship and connection is critical to our quality of life, especially as we age. But making and keeping friends doesn't just happen. It's something that we need to create and nuture.
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How the Diet of a 117-Year-Old Could Teach Us Something

By examining the eating habits of the world’s oldest women, scientists are uncovering some dietary patterns and activities that may eventually help us all live longer.
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Marketing That Truly Understands Older Consumers

Too many ads pander or patronize older consumers and are completely missing out on some valuable opportunities. Check out our updated list of some of the brands that "get it" and show how to engage mature audiences with respect, style, and stories that resonate.
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Does Our Age Influence the End of Our Ambition?

Does our ambition fade as we age? Here's something to consider. Maybe our ambition does diminish but it also provides the opportunity to transform into something else. Something even more important.
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Longevity Tip of the Day

Practice “purpose pauses.” Take a few moments daily to ask: What felt meaningful today? This intentional reflection can help to steer our choices, keeps our brain engaged, and aligns our daily habits with long-term purpose.