A drug being developed to treat a serious lung disease may also help to slow the aging process, researchers say. In a small clinical study, patients who took rentosertib – developed by Insilico Medicine in Massachusetts – showed changes in blood proteins that made them appear biologically younger. Several tests estimated that after treatment, the patients were biologically … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Proteinmaxxing may now be a thing of the past. Recent research has found that reducing protein intake could potentially improve metabolism, reduce inflammation and even help prevent cellular damage associated … Read more
A Texas woman who just turned 105 attributes her long life to “the good Lord.” While Blynda Vidock’s faith may have played an important role in her longevity, the Baytown resident has also followed many of the habits that experts say can contribute to a longer, healthier life. “The good Lord put me here for so … Read more
As people live longer and birth rates decline, the US population is aging rapidly. Ten percent of all US adults say they are a caregiver for a parent age 65 or older, with older adults projected to account for nearly 23% of Americans by 2050. Confronting the realities of aging parents and loved ones can … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am a 62-year-old man. I was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Growing up, I had several surgeries and much dental work to improve my appearance. I had wonderful friends who never teased me about it. Now, looking back at my childhood, I realize that my father hated me because … Read more
Could a weight loss shot be a fountain of youth? A new study could point to major longevity benefits for humans who take GLP-1s. Researchers compared mice who took the drug in Ozempic and Wegovy to mice who didn’t — and found improvement across their blood, appearance and behavior. Most importantly? The skinny jab mice … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Talk about “sleepmaxxing.” More people are looking to get the most out of their nightly slumber, turning to high-tech mattresses and bedding to track their sleep data and achieve a … Read more
A new health report out today is, well, eye-opening. In their second annual Healthy Aging Survey, U.S. News spoke to 63 experts — including medical doctors, clinical scientists, registered dietitians, fitness professionals, and aging and longevity experts — and pinpointed the biggest “blind spots” most people have about healthy aging. They also picked which longevity … Read more
Edson Brandao’s morning ritual is not for the faint of heart. Every day, the biohacker, influencer and anti-aging coach peels a clove of garlic, crushes it, mixes it with a spoonful of honey and downs the pungent slurry. “It’s a small habit, but it supports my healthy lifestyle,” Brandao (@iamedsonbrandao) told The Post. “I believe … Read more
The quest for longevity is leaving some in worse shape than when they started. The FDA has issued a warning about a trendy supplement nicknamed the “master detoxifier” after receiving reports that it triggered scary sepsis-like symptoms in some people. At least 30 patients experienced side effects like fever, chills, pain, dizziness and signs of … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. My approach to sunscreen has long been simple: If I’m not pink yet, I’ve got time. As a wellness reporter who writes about skin health, I know better. I know … Read more
The best time to start caring for your brain is right now, at any age. That said, middle age or younger is the perfect time, says Dr. Douglas Scharre, a neurologist at at the Ohio State College of Medicine. “Once you start working on your brain health, it could provide a more robust brain reserve which … Read more
Lifestyle habits and environmental exposures may affect processes involved in cellular health and biological aging. That’s according to functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole, co-author of the upcoming book “Heal Your Cells,” who believes modern lifestyle factors may contribute to cellular dysfunction, which can influence inflammation, sleep and other processes tied to overall health. “Our genetics haven’t … Read more
The brain may undergo a notable shift at midlife, as new research suggests that its protective immune cells begin to decline and are increasingly replaced by inflammatory cells at around age 50. Researchers from the University of California, San Diego; New York Genome Center; and University of California, Irvine, found that these brain changes may … Read more
A clue about your risk for dementia may be in the palm of your hand. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, with early-onset dementia striking people in their 50s and 60s. But a quick and simple screening tool may give people a better idea of the state of … Read more
A clue about your risk for dementia may be in the palm of your hand. More than 10 million people around the world are diagnosed with dementia each year, with early-onset dementia striking people in their 50s and 60s. But a quick and simple screening tool may give people a better idea of the state of … Read more
It’s the most important meal of the day for a reason. While the battle of the best breakfast sandwich rages on and others rave about oatmeal, there’s no shortage of debate over what to eat first thing in the morning, especially when it comes to health. However, it’s not just what you eat that makes … Read more
Absence makes the heart grow fonder — and possibly live longer. Never one to shy away from sharing intimate details, biohacker Bryan Johnson recently revealed he’s never slept with his girlfriend of almost four years, Kate Tolo. In a video posted to social media, the longevity mogul explained the reasoning behind the separate beds, and … Read more
The change may be inevitable — but how you feel when you get there isn’t. The average American woman enters menopause at 52, but the transition can begin a decade or more before that. And according to Dr. Robin Berzin, founder and CEO of Parsley Health, some of the habits women pick up in their … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I am 70 and consider my mental faculties to be normal. One aging issue my wife and I have noticed is that I tend to repeat stories to our children, grandchildren and friends. Our children can be less than forgiving toward this old boomer as they deliver a comment like, “Yeah, we’ve already … Read more