Think ahead! It’s important to treat your brain like a retirement fund — the earlier you invest, the better it pays off. Building brain health with movement and mental curiosity helps keep your mind’s wiring strong and resilient over time. Dr. Bruce Mayerson, co-chair of neurosciences at Catholic Health and the chief of neurology at … Read more
Queasy come, queasy go. Nausea and vomiting are very common in pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, due to rapid hormone changes. Though it’s called “morning sickness,” it can occur at any time of day and at any point of pregnancy. A new UCLA study suggests that these unpleasant symptoms are perfectly normal and, in … Read more
Prepare to fume. Leaded gasoline was widely used as car fuel in the US from the 1920s until the 1970s — it was phased out because it was found to be harmful to the environment and human health. It’s taken decades for the extent of lead’s toxicity to be fully understood. A new study adds … Read more
Here’s some groovy news. A mind-bending blast from the past — once hailed as a “wonder drug” that could cure everything from anxiety to addiction — is making a comeback. A groundbreaking study has found that a popular drug can help relieve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images Psilocybin — the psychedelic compound … Read more
Taco Bell is rolling back the clock. Starting August 15, the fast food chain is bringing back fan-favorite menu items dating back to the 1960s with a new, nostalgic test menu full of “iconic hits through the decades.” Taco Bell is debuting a new, nostalgic test menu full of “iconic hits through the decades.” Taco … Read more
He’s abs-olutely dedicated to his fitness regimen. The 63-year-old founder of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine is sharing his lifelong tips for fitness — and how to maintain a sculpted body and six pack during one’s golden years. “I think most of us think we have to decline as we get older, but … Read more
Nicky Hilton Rothschild keeps her word. The businesswoman and designer jumped up on the podium at the packed Alice & Olivia presentation in the Meatpacking District and embraced one of the models. “That’s my best friend Bijou Phillips’ niece,” Hilton told Alexa. “Bijou was just so excited to have her at New York Fashion week … Read more
“First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you,” the great F. Scott Fitzgerald once said. “Drinking in moderation” is the rule of thumb when it comes to alcohol, but one doctor argues it all factors into age. Like most people who experienced drinking in their 20’s, a … Read more
She’s abs-olutely stunning. Sheryl Grant, a professional bodybuilder, is raising eyebrows with her sexy-over-60 look. Now, the female fitness fanatic, 61, has passed along some valuable advice to those hoping to stay strong and healthy after decades of living. “My secret to more effective workouts is a STRONG CORE!” Grant, a former Miss Olympia contender … Read more
Mary Quant, the visionary fashion designer whose colorful, sexy miniskirts epitomized Swinging London in the 1960s and influenced youth culture around the world, has died, her family said. She was 93. Quant helped popularize the miniskirt — some credit her with inventing it — and the innovative tights that went along with it, creating dresses … Read more