You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Exercise is the best medicine” — and for good reason. Regular movement improves sleep, boosts energy and supports mood while also strengthening the heart and lowering stress. It’s one of the most powerful tools for preventing, and even detecting, cardiovascular disease early, as symptoms such as shortness of breath often … Read more
In a city that changes faster than a Midtown rent hike, some New Yorkers are doing the unthinkable: hitting pause — on the present. From Jazz Age cocktail bars to punk-rock basements that still smell like hairspray and rebellion, a growing set of young New Yorkers are spending their weekends time-traveling through the five boroughs … Read more
A South Carolina couple with a 34-year age gap has shared their “relationship non-negotiables,” sparking controversy with some saying they are too “strict” and questioning whether a relationship with such a gap will last. “I’m 26, and I’m 60, and these are non-negotiables in our age-gap relationship,” Gracen Greagen, 26, and her husband Kevin Greagan, … Read more
Grab your sneakers and tighten those laces — the Presidential Fitness Test is back. President Donald Trump revived the decades-old exam for public schoolchildren this week, calling it “an important step in our mission to make America healthy again. “My administration is working very hard to defend America’s cherished athletic traditions and pass our values … Read more
Color me impressed. Blue Ivy Carter, 14, has made Met Gala history as the youngest A-list guest to attend the adults-only invite event in nearly a decade — but hey, when you’re Beyoncé’s kid, trailblazing is in your blood. Breaking the bash’s long-standing mandate that all attendees must be age 18 and older, the Gen … Read more
Age really is just a number sometimes. And aging isn’t a linear process — our physical, cognitive and social functioning can jump back and forth between feeling younger or older. This is known as the “flicker stage” that moves between vitality and decline, and it can help us get better with age. “Flicker stages” describe … Read more
Theater review SCHMIGADOON! Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission. At the Nederlander Theatre, 208 West 41st Street In the early aughts, it was all the rage on Broadway for musicals to send up other musicals. First there was “Urinetown” and “The Drowsy Chaperone,” two nerdy parodies that were very funny and had teeth. … Read more
A Pennsylvania woman made history after becoming the state’s oldest organ donor and the US’s third-oldest after her death at age 97, according to a report. Peggy Fields decided to become an organ donor later in life — and marked state history by giving the gift of her liver to a woman in Florida after … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I spent the morning at a close friend’s home. She is in her early 80s and starting to show some mental decline and memory problems. Her children are in their 30s and still live at home. Her husband is also in his 80s. While there, I noticed how, at every opportunity, the kids … Read more
As if people needed another reason to fear aging. A woman in her early 50s clapped back at a theory that people lose their good looks by the time they reach their mid-40s. Fashion blogger Jennine Jacob took to her Instagram to share her thoughts on the wild take in a now-viral video with over … Read more
Bars and eateries are adapting to the Ozempic era by offering mini cocktails. “Mini martinis” as small as 1.5 ounces and flights of “baby negronis” that let you sample different flavors are on a growing number of menus throughout the city and beyond as American waistlines and alcohol consumption continue to shrink. “GLP-1s are taking … Read more
As people age, vision naturally declines, and the risk of eye conditions increases. That includes age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that typically occurs in patients older than 50. AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss among adults over 60 and impacts millions of Americans, according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation. The condition degrades … Read more
The crème de la crème of diets? Many eating plans vie to be called the best, such as the Mediterranean diet, which offers several health benefits, and the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) for healthier aging. Now, new research has potentially identified the best diet for boosting brain health as we age. While several diets have … Read more
Sex isn’t just a young man’s game. Sexual desire is a driving force in many relationships and a fundamental part of being human — we know that it can vary greatly among individuals. But what we once thought about male sexual desire and when it peaks has completely changed, thanks to new research. Once-held popular … Read more
It’s never too late to start. With dementia cases expected to increase over the next 25 years, new research has found a way to significantly lower the risk of the degenerative disease. All it takes is one habit that has proven benefits at any age, and especially if you’re in mid- to late-life. One activity … Read more
He robbed the cradle — and she broke the internet. A 22-year-old Italian influencer who went viral for a series of posts about the nearly four-decade age gap with her 60-year-old husband is clapping back at critics who called her “a gold digger.” “Reducing a woman’s choices to money is one of the oldest and most unfair stereotypes. … Read more
“The Wire” star James Ransone’s cause of death has been revealed. The actor died by suicide, according to a Dec. 29 death certificate obtained by People on Wednesday. Ransone’s Dec. 19 passing was first ruled an apparent suicide by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. James Ransone poses for a portrait during the 2015 Sundance … Read more
“Most of us have grown up influenced by a society overly obsessed with looking healthy at the expense of being healthy,” writes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., in “The Forever Strong™ Playbook: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age” (Atria Books; Jan. 27). We chase quick … Read more
Tom Brady and influencer Alix Earle have the internet buzzing after they were seen spending time together at a New Year’s Eve bash in St. Barts. The pair, whose 23-year age gap has drawn reactions online, were spotted looking cozy at a yacht party, according to Page Six, which spoke with a “St. Barts spy” … Read more
Mick Jagger still sprints, dances and sings across the stage during Rolling Stones concerts, which can stretch close to two hours. That may not seem unusual for the frontman of a wildly popular rock band — except that Jagger is now 82 years old. In interviews over the years, the octogenarian has credited his onstage … Read more