As interest in peptides continues to grow, experts are increasingly looking beyond weight loss to their potential role in healthy aging. Functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole told Fox News Digital that peptides are “intimately connected” with longevity, cellular healing and metabolic health. “[Peptides] help with cellular communication,” said Cole, co-author of the upcoming book … Read more
Stroke incidence more than doubled among young adults in a recent study. Researchers at the University of Cincinnati analyzed data from 2,076 first-ever strokes among adults ages 20–54 in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region from 1993-1994 to 2020. Over those three decades, the incidence increased from about 34 to 62 strokes per 100,000 people per … Read more
It may be time to take this old-school pastime off the shelf. A growing body of research suggests that a once-beloved childhood hobby, now increasingly falling by the wayside, is linked to better mental health, sharper cognitive skills and even differences in brain structure later in life. “It’s something we ought to be encouraging from … Read more
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study. The antibiotic, cefepime, which is used to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia, UTIs, and skin infections, is typically administered via injection by healthcare providers in a clinical setting. Severe side effects may include confusion, decreased consciousness, or seizures, especially in … Read more
When Reshea Bristol pulled up to a youth basketball gym in Chandler, Arizona, to referee a game between first- and second-graders, she knew something was wrong as police cars swarmed the entrance. But before the Tiny Tikes could take the court, the former WNBA player, who spent more than a decade playing professionally overseas, was … Read more
Young and flush with cash? California is calling. A new report reveals which cities around the country have the highest percentage of buyers under the age of 35 — and four Golden State cities featured prominently on the list. And while the West Coast lagged significantly on the WalletHub list, behind other more affordable areas of … Read more
When Valentino Eriksen decided to retire from his 50-year career managing a rowdy Miami Beach nightclub, the 69-year-old refused to slow down. Instead of sleeping in and lounging on the beach with a book in hand, Eriksen is up at 5 a.m. — the same ungodly hour he would wrap up his club shift — … Read more
Talk about an unwanted triple-threat. A new study found that nearly 80% of young adults are diagnosed with a newly named condition that consists of three distinct medical issues. Not only does the triple-threat complex disorder affect most of the major organs, but 1 in 3 Americans have at least three of the risk factors … Read more
When it comes to sleep, is eight hours really the magic number? While adequate rest is undoubtedly an important component of human health, how much sleep we need isn’t necessarily the same for everyone. A new review from Brain Medicine challenges the notion that all adults require eight hours of sleep per night to be … Read more
There are no limits to what Disney adults will spend on the Mouse House — this past weekend’s D23 convention proved that. Proud Mickey Mouse fans professed expensive splurges on Disney memorabilia at the biennial Anaheim convention, including pins, backpacks, clothes, stuffed animals, and even an animatronic parrot. Disney adults are known for their fanaticism … Read more
A college football athlete whose injuries derailed his playing career during his freshman year has decided to come back onto the field and compete — at the age of 47. Justin Buzzard, a South Bay pastor at Garden City Church, tried out for and made the football team this year for the San Jose City … Read more
Bubble burst. Experts are sounding the alarm about the deadly risks associated with this popular toy. Water beads, the bouncy, colorful orbs beloved by children and adults, have long been used as home decor or marketed as children’s toys or therapies for those with sensory processing or autism spectrum disorders. However, experts maintain that their colorful, candy-esque … Read more
Californians who are divorced, widowed or single for any reason may be charged higher car insurance prices after a shocking court ruling. A California Court of Appeal upheld a state regulation Thursday that’s been in place since 1996 that permits auto insurers to use marital status as a factor in determining premiums for its “substantial … Read more
It’s a luxe summer camp for adults — with a very grown-up price tag. At just six rooms, Greenport, L.I.’s exclusive Lin Beach House hotel isn’t your ordinary sleepaway. Instead, the elite boutique property, situated in a renovated 1800s-era building, steps from the water bills itself as an immersive experience unlike any other — one that’s setting … Read more
Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil may help keep the mind strong even into old age, according to new research. Older adults in England who followed a Mediterranean diet — which is primarily composed of the above foods — during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic reported higher psychological well-being than peers who … Read more
A revolutionary eye implant invented by a Stanford University scientist is giving some blind adults the ability to read, recognize faces and even create artwork again. The tiny prosthetic implant, called the PRIMA retinal implant system, is smaller than a contact lens and has already helped dozens of patients in European clinical trials regain meaningful … Read more
In spite of burnout and exhaustion, most Americans who are caring for an aging parent said it has healed their relationship with them. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 sandwich generation parents who also care for an aging parent, in which most (88%) said that caregiving has given them a life-changing reset with … Read more
You could be building serious strength in the time it takes to unload the dishwasher. A new study from Penn State College of Medicine found that engaging in as little as four minutes of four key exercises may be enough to support overall physical function in aging folk. “The human body is designed to improve … Read more
Almost 60% of young adults have moved back home at some point, but they don’t see it as a failure to launch. They see it as financially savvy. That the path to full independent living is increasingly an ongoing process, strewn with periods of moving out and then back in, is the conclusion of a new survey from … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — The cigarette smoking rate among US adults dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 11 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released this week. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer, heart disease and stroke, and it’s long been considered the leading … Read more